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Materially Rich and Spiritually Emaciated: On 'Progress'

May 5th, 2025 | 11 min read

By Kevin Brown

In 2009, The Economist published a memorable article on the topic of progress. The cover was titled “Progress and Its Perils” and pictured Adam and Eve listening to an iPod in the Garden of Eden. The timing was also important as America was in the wake of the worst financial crisis since the depression.

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Kevin Brown

Kevin Brown is the 18th President of Asbury University.