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I was mostly talking about the usual HN commentary that I see on this and similar topics, sorry if I was misleading or not specific enough. I don’t believe cre
by seer 6y ago
I was mostly talking about the usual HN commentary that I see on this and similar topics, sorry if I was misleading or not specific enough.
I don’t believe creators are obliged to create the most accurate thing that every expert expects, in fact for a lot of topics experts disagree so that might be impossible to accomplish.
They can focus on some things, ignore others, I mean thats what a work of fiction really is. As they say no model is perfect, some models are useful.
Historically good works of fiction provide a catalyst for social commentary, no need to be perfect, and they can focus on the specific issues they want.
For example I wouldn’t call “Paradise Lost” in any way accurate, but it had a profound effect on society, arguable for the better, when it was published.
If we’re expected to view works of art from the context of their time, and not associate modern sensibilities to them, the I would guess modern works should also be viewed through the modern lens too. I’m personally happy with that, as long as we’re engaging and talking about the missing pieces.