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Noam Chomsky

In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom - along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a d

Noam Chomsky

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Humans have not changed much biologically since leaving Africa, but society has made significant improvements in areas like rights, justice, and freedom. However, these advancements also highlight how far we still are from fully achieving these ideals.

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