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I’ve come to realize how sad it is nobody alive today will be alive to see how what’s occurring fits with a multi-century arch of history. The way we examine th
by AbstractH24 1y ago
I’ve come to realize how sad it is nobody alive today will be alive to see how what’s occurring fits with a multi-century arch of history. The way we examine the Middle Ages or Byzantine Empire.
It would be fascinating to see how 2001-2025 fits into that.
- franktankbank 1y agoI think we will be remembered for our chemistry, physics, engineering and materials science. There is going to be a lot that is forgotten because: 1) There is an eternal power struggle among people that is only obliquely acknowledged and seems willfully forgotten. 2) There is a lot of useless crap based on predatory psychological cues that will be weeded out through natural evolution.
- AbstractH24 1y agoI'd suggest a 3rd reason - In the arc of history, it's not that different from any other time. We just have a recency bias.