There’s a certain wikiality to this. You see, “The Idea of Progress” is actually a philosophical term. I didn’t know this when I chose the name (I’ve used it for a variety of projects prior to this blog), I just liked the sound of it. Much to my surprise, I like what it actually means, too.

The Idea of Progress may be defined as the belief that, in general, history proceeds in the direction of improved material conditions and a better (i.e., healthier, happier, more secure, more comfortable) life for more and more people. More simply: In the long run, most things get better.

There’s an optimism there that I like. I’m fortunate. It could have meant something like, “The concept that all people really want to listen to John Mayer,” or “The concept that there are many excellent programs on during daytime television.”

So, page 2.

I want to be on page 1.

I’m starting a campaign. Make me #1. Put a link to this blog (http://theideaofprogress.blogspot.com) somewhere. Anywhere. Do it twice. Call your Mom up, have her link it somewhere. Come on, I know your Mom has a blog.

Let’s do this!