We are progressing.........
Think back some years, when we had thoughts of mental illness and convicts, as in the "core" bad people. People that could´t be changed....and now....Now we see more and more of this kinds of programs...And Im happy!
The knowledge of psychology have made a turn and now see ways of change on many planes of personality. (its not a new fact but in recent years) A huge difference..... a great way...... more possibilities for all of us....... and more humble and caring ways of thinking is coming out of it in major scales.
Thes programs now... focus on helping people to change structures and the way they think and live to give them new opportunities ....What a great way, we see more people change and that benefits the whole.
What great progress for mankind and the world! Ahoooo!
We are not complete
The question is are we ever going to get there? Or will we always struggle with question of relativeness and our unity as a whole, finding ourselves stuck in inequality and un-harmony with the Whole.
Here is a good talk about Russel brands book: Recovery
And a great way that you can help yourself to start change things that your not saticfide with or rater change the way you see the thing. 
Its a great talk with two really bright people: