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I was first amazed at the quality, then surprised that these were taken more recently than I expected, in 1910. Then, I realized that, duh, that was 102 years a
by alecperkins 14y ago
I was first amazed at the quality, then surprised that these were taken more recently than I expected, in 1910. Then, I realized that, duh, that was 102 years ago. It's strange how even 100+ years ago is getting more and more recent. (Obviously, that's how it works. But perception lags quite a bit.)
- cek 14y ago> It's strange how even 100+ years ago is getting more and more recent. I think you are absolutely right with this. As the rate of change increases (and it has been rapidly increasing for the last 150 years) it makes sense that history would compress too. Fascinating!
- olavk 14y agoI don't think the rate of change increases. In just a few years after these pictures Russia will be involved in WWI, then revolution and civil war. After than Stalin, then WWII. Millions and millions of people will have their lives changed and shattered by these enormous changes. Sure, today we get a new cell phone model each year, but I don't think this kind of change is as bag as e.g. revolution and world war.
- dusing 14y agoI used to always think the 80's were 20 years ago.