Providing historical context in an environment where people otherwise assume novelty (and nominally appreciate differing viewpoints so long as they're relevant)

Providing historical context in an environment where people otherwise assume novelty (and nominally appreciate differing viewpoints so long as they're relevant) should not necessarily imply a lack of constructive work. I just keep quiet about what I'm working on now. If you were in my position, you would too. But your point is duly noted. I think this will be my last post here, at least for a long while.