# Why People Fear Progress in Psychology

https://psychology.humanprogress.org/p/why-do-people-fear-progress

People fear progress despite evidence of improvement. Adam Omary reflects on backlash against Steven Pinker's book. The 2026 Progress Conference highlights this psychological resistance.

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Created: 2026-10-30T09:19:16.548001+00:00

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