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As very broad subjects? Yes. But any particular factoid about them is practically irrelevant for most people who don't actually have anything to do with that fa

As very broad subjects? Yes. But any particular factoid about them is practically irrelevant for most people who don't actually have anything to do with that factoid. Hell, I would even go as far as to say the American Revolution is irrelevant even for most Americans because it has nothing of practical value. We (Americans) all know about it to varying degrees, but again that is due to growing up and being indoctrinated in it.

mixmastamyk 2y ago
"Nothing is important to know besides my lunch time..." yawn
- im3w1l 2y ago
  This is such a boring dismissal of a very interesting subject - what information is important to whom and why. A pretty important reason for learning about the history of democracy is to learn how and why to preserve it.
  - mixmastamyk 2y ago
    This is the most boring knuckledragging subthread I’ve ever read here. Arguing we shouldn’t bother knowing anything but what’s underneath our nose, without qualifications. Not even a theoretically useful philosophy, such as solipsism is being espoused here. All the while masquerading as intelligent conversation. It’s only interesting until you follow it to its conclusion. Anti-intellectualism in a nutshell, and you should be embarrassed to be seen in the vicinity. :D
    - Dalewyn 2y ago
      Is it nice to learn about the American or French Revolutions? Absolutely. But time is a limited resource and must be rationed according to each individual's needs. Most people are far too busy living lives to have time to spare spelunking into tomes; they usually don't even understand what democracy actually is either, but they get by fine in life just the same. The reality is no man can learn all there is to know, it's physically impossible and lines in the sand must be drawn. Given that, which side of the line a certain historical factoid lies will vary; some will consider the American Revolution important and some will not, and some will be indoctrinated by their society, all are fine. Also, I'm going to cite the HN Guidelines here for your reference going forwards: >Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive. >Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith.

mixmastamyk 2y ago

"Nothing is important to know besides my lunch time..." yawn

im3w1l 2y ago
This is such a boring dismissal of a very interesting subject - what information is important to whom and why. A pretty important reason for learning about the history of democracy is to learn how and why to preserve it.
- mixmastamyk 2y ago
  This is the most boring knuckledragging subthread I’ve ever read here. Arguing we shouldn’t bother knowing anything but what’s underneath our nose, without qualifications. Not even a theoretically useful philosophy, such as solipsism is being espoused here. All the while masquerading as intelligent conversation. It’s only interesting until you follow it to its conclusion. Anti-intellectualism in a nutshell, and you should be embarrassed to be seen in the vicinity. :D
  - Dalewyn 2y ago
    Is it nice to learn about the American or French Revolutions? Absolutely. But time is a limited resource and must be rationed according to each individual's needs. Most people are far too busy living lives to have time to spare spelunking into tomes; they usually don't even understand what democracy actually is either, but they get by fine in life just the same. The reality is no man can learn all there is to know, it's physically impossible and lines in the sand must be drawn. Given that, which side of the line a certain historical factoid lies will vary; some will consider the American Revolution important and some will not, and some will be indoctrinated by their society, all are fine. Also, I'm going to cite the HN Guidelines here for your reference going forwards: >Comments should get more thoughtful and substantive, not less, as a topic gets more divisive. >Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith.