Analyzing the Emergence of 'Progress'
Consider the two statements below, reflecting the perspectives of individuals from different historical periods.
Statement A: "My son, you will till the same soil I have, just as my father did before me. Our way of life is constant, and your future will mirror our past."
Statement B: "The new machines and discoveries of our age are astonishing. I am certain my daughter's life will be vastly different and easier than mine, filled with possibilities I can barely imagine."
Analyze the fundamental difference in the worldview presented in these two statements. Explain the key underlying factor that caused the perspective in Statement B to become a common societal expectation for the first time.
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- Statement A: "You will learn my trade, work the same land, and live in this house, just as I did, and my father before me. With luck and hard work, your life will be as good as ours has been."
- Statement B: "The new machines at the factory and the discoveries being made in the city mean your life will be nothing like mine. You have opportunities I could never have dreamed of."
Which statement best reflects the new generational expectation that emerged in the 18th century, and what was the primary driver of this change?
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