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We've forgotten about most people unless they've made significant amounts of money. It's what our society values.
by mhurron 12y ago
We've forgotten about most people unless they've made significant amounts of money. It's what our society values.
- bsdpython 12y agoIt's interesting to examine which historical figures have been remembered and which have been forgotten. Money is part of it but not the full story. Political leaders during times of chaos are remembered. Artists are remembered, many of which died penniless. Mass murderers are remembered. I think in general people just need a simple story to attach to a single person to remember them. Building a computer and making a billion dollars is a simple story. Walking on the moon is a simple story. Designing packet switching protocols is not. It's not a tragic situation it's just interesting to note.