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On Einstein's popularity; article from 1933
Topic Started: Sep 22 2014, 05:59 AM (188 Views)
jon-nyc
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An article in the New Yorker. Also note the cartoons from the era, not so funny today but interesting all the same. Part 2 is linked at the bottom, and has a decent bio

http://www.newyorker.com/?p=2699579
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Horace
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Jon, I notice you love history. Not for the academic "look what I know" BS but because you really think it's fascinating to see how others thought and lived. Why is that?

I think I can relate. To whatever extent I'm interested in history, it's as a study of the "human condition". It's always interesting to change fundamental variables and then compare outcomes.
As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good?
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jon-nyc
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Not sure why, I've loved history since I was a kid. Not just the 'human condition' study, though I like that, I also like the 'great man' and 'great wars' aspect that did so much to shape the present.
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jon-nyc
Sep 24 2014, 07:12 AM
Not sure why, I've loved history since I was a kid. Not just the 'human condition' study, though I like that, I also like the 'great man' and 'great wars' aspect that did so much to shape the present.
I really like it too.

The weird thing about history is that its pace is more volatile than just about any other natural phenomenon. Enormous changes can occur in the span of days or months, followed by millennia of relatively static events.

And as for the 'human condition' studies, I love how the truth is far more interesting than the Hollywood treatments. A lot of people were complete and total fuckups their whole lives, except for the rare moments they've had to rise up to meet some great responsibility. Other very successful individuals who have been primed to make a lasting impact and lead some change have completely dropped the ball. Nothing's for certain.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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jon-nyc
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So we still have hope?
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Aqua Letifer
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^_^ Or not.

I cite irreconcilable differences.
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I get disheartened that my teens (and their peers) aren't more into history. I've tried to get them interested, but they find it boring. Maybe it's their age, but I remember loving history in elementary school. Back then they were the best stories.
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