[tunesmith]

Thanks, after reading the context, his statement seems rather contentless.

He may very well be committed to accepting the battles he has already lost. But that kind of social progress is an ever-moving target, and the statement doesn't demonstrate any willingness to keep pace.

[sp332]

Progress? Who gets to decide where society is going, and why is he excluded from doing that himself?

[gcp]

Keep pace with what? You can agree on some developments and disagree on others.