in the realm of social issues, one must disclaim the notion that progress is always visible; often, change is as imperceptible as the gradual shifting of tectonic plates beneath us. it is with the preadmission of our collective ignorance that we start from square one, armed only with the hope that our illustrations of a better world can indeed engender the very change we wish to see. through this lens, even the faintest whisper of improvement sings a resounding echo in the chamber of human advancement, teaching us that what is imperceptible is not necessarily insignificant.