The Illusion of Utopian Futures
One can answer this question by relying on the ideas expressed in the provided quotes, yet it becomes evident that neither faith, nor atheism, nor Buddhism offers a clear and pragmatic framework for a future built on deception with the aim of creating an "earthly paradise." Let’s examine this in more detail.The first aspect concerns how the idea of progress and the future is based not on objective scientific foundations but on faith and ideological dogmas. For instance, one source notes that the doctrine of progress "is, first and foremost, completely false, unjustified from a scientific, philosophical, or moral point of view—the deification of the future at the expense of the present and the past. The doctrine of progress is a kind of religious confession, a belief..." This suggests that promises of a bright future may essentially be illusory, built on unfounded trust in ideals rather than on real bases.The second aspect—the problem that even within traditions linked to faith or its denial—the future perspective does not necessarily imply creating a cohesive world with ideal conditions. For example, regarding Buddhism it is said that "Buddhist universalism has only an abstract and negative character... and thereafter everything remains as before: the task of uniting all parts of humanity and forming from them a new kingdom of a higher order is not even conceived of or set forth." Additionally, it is noted that "Buddha said nothing about future existence, because he believed that it had nothing to do with reality. He saw the ultimate goal of existence in nirvana—a state of complete tranquility." Thus, even if the idea of universalism is present in Buddhist thought, it is not aimed at creating an earthly order capable of replacing real life.The third aspect is that the manipulation of consciousness through deception can become a tool of control over the population. One source describes the situation as follows: "And if deceiving and convincing pro