But it's also because science has pretty much settled the fact that human nature is very real and very, very difficult to change. We're still keeping this secret from thousands of English professors and sociologists. Yes, sir, I am. It's kinda dull being a conservative these days. Human nature may have had no history until now, but we're definitely starting a new chapter.
Human beings are very close to being different than they used to be.
We are isolating genes for this, that, and the other thing. Liberal philosophers, like Ronald Dworkin, are writing in favor of mandatory eugenics programs to make people more equal. It's all very exciting. And very troubling. Conservatism has always had a problem with technology.