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The idea of progress, that humanity will enjoy a steady march of improved knowledge and conditions, has become a dominant way of thinking about the future. But despite our general acceptance of the concept, it is a relatively recent development in how we think about human history. David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University, Michela Massimi, Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy of Science at Edinburgh University and Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the RSA join Anne to examine the genesis of the idea and the extent to which it remains persuasive, despite the setback of the 20th Century.