On This Day, October 24
- Own work
History. I read it every day. I take, at least, a shallow dive into the history of events on the day of the month I am experiencing, looking back over the centuries.
It helps keep everything in perspective.
I quote from Wikipedia and footnote its sources:
History (derived from Ancient Greek ἱστορία (historía) 'inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation')[1] is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.[2][3] History is an academic discipline which uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect.[4][5] Historians debate which narrative best explains an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Historians debate the nature of history as an end in itself, and its usefulness in giving perspective on the problems of the present.[4][6][7][8]
History records major events on this day in October related to our present times.
You don't have to like everything they do.
The fact that there are disagreements between nations is the reason we unite around the things that we do value. Foremost, would be peace, dignity, and the welfare of humanity.
If we forget that in order to posture and abandon the forum because we do not get our way, we are abandoning principles that we cannot survive without.
One might argue that the crash came due to irrational choices, greed, and an overabundance of self-interest.
Or, perhaps it was just a correction.
What have we learned?
From Wikipedia:
Alice Hamilton (February 27, 1869 – September 22, 1970) was an American physician, research scientist, and author. She was a leading expert in the field of occupational health, laid the foundation for health and safety protections, and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology.
Today, some cry out against "over-regulation" of businesses and production, forgetting the past and abandoning a sense of history. The larger problem of under regulation was the constant danger of health threats, injury, and abuse for those whose only goal each day was to earn a living for their families while supporting our economy.
Best practices in foreign policy did not develop overnight. They took centuries to emerge. Best practices came in response to worst practices. They promote peace, self-determination, incentivized progress. and decency.
Shortsighted leaders and potential leaders with no appreciation for history, theory, or the rational of how we came to where we are, would abandon sound foreign policy in favor of populist rhetoric and flippant slogans.
It was the beginning of the modern age of communication.
We would not be having this conversation if that had not happened.
There have always been entrepreneurs and always will be. Read about one lady who went to extremes to carry the entrepreneurial torch.
Read history and let it be a guide in your life.
Comments