Progress

Progress, once the extreme manifestation of radical optimism and a promise of lasting happiness, has moved toward fatalistic pole of anticipations. It now stands for the threat of a relentless and inescapable change that augurs no peace and respite but continuous crisis and forbids a moment of rest. Unable to slow down the pace of change, let alone to predict and control its direction, we focus on things we can or are assured that we can influence. We try to calculate and minimize the risks that we personally, or those nearest and dearest may fall victims of the uncountable dangers which the uncertain future hold in store. Each extra lock on the entry door in response to successive rumours of terror prompts more panic and defensive action.