yeah i don't believe in heaven at the end of history. but just like this interviewer, i don't know any serious thinker who does:
http://rationalist.org.uk/articles/9...iews-john-gray
having said that, i'm happy for small improvements. right now it seems gay marriage is on the verge of becoming the law of the land here in 'merica. is that going to end genocide, reverse global warming or cure ass cancer? of course not. but i'm still happy for small victories.