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So when was the zenith of rationality?

Interesting question, that. I'd guess either in the 1950's or the 1985-1995 period. But I strongly believe that we were rational then for irrational reasons (a blind belief in rationality = science = good, to simplify).

Now we're more irrational overall, but those who of us do embrace rationality are more honest and "rational" about our reasons for doing so.

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So when was the zenith of rationality? The Enlightenment? Have we progressed? I argue perhaps, if superstition serves a productive purpose, which I think it does by facilitating trust.

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