What is another word for presentism?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪzˈɛntɪzəm] (IPA) 
Presentism refers to the belief that the present time is superior, and always more important compared to the past or the future. Some synonyms for presentism include the current worth, instant gratification, and the current trend. Presentism can also be interchangeably used with presentism bias, present-time orientation, and the present-day mentality. A common associated term is also the ethnocentrism, which is the tendency to consider one's own cultural, ethnic or social group as superior in any given situation. It is important to keep a balance between respecting the origins and acknowledging the progress made in the present, so as not to form a presentism bias that undermines the accomplishments of previous generations.
