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I don't see them as the same... progress could be at the expense of happiness and preservation, as I believe that the system we live within has a purpose within a greater system then I rank progress as the most important.
If I was to be selfish then of course I would choose happiness, which could be at the expense of preservation... ie, eating what you like including whatever beast your feel like bbq'ing that day, central heating, collection of big cars and fast bikes regardless of environmental damage.
Rationally, I think progress is the most important... emotionally I would be torn between preservation and happiness.
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