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/r/askhistorians and /r/askscience are some of my favorite subreddits if only for the way that they emphasize level-headed discussion instead of just memes and
by Cowen 13y ago
/r/askhistorians and /r/askscience are some of my favorite subreddits if only for the way that they emphasize level-headed discussion instead of just memes and overly-polarizing comments.
Just yesterday, /r/askhistorians had a question about Mother Theresa and it was one of the most level-headed discussions of her and her legacy I've ever seen. Especially since her death she's been almost the definition of a polarizing figure: people see her as either a saint or a sadist. They rarely acknowledge any middle ground.
Also, the hottest threads on those subreddits are almost always fresh things that you've never thought of before and it's very interesting to hear the answer from someone who studies the field in-depth (and provides sources!)