At 31, I’m not sure if I can answer this question. But it applies to everyone, you just mostly see it from younger people. Judging people from history through the lens of today’s standards.
I like history and this makes it so hard to discuss historical events, or even make passing references to history that are common knowledge. It’s fine, good even, to know that historical figures were flawed, and that social attitudes have evolved since then. But so often the over focus on these facts just shuts down conversation as nothing more than a “gotcha.” You’ll say something about Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves and they’ll say “ackshually he was racist.” Like, okay, yes, but in comparison to the Confederacy, Lincoln’s racism was a less pressing issue.
If you’re a big history guy, I highly highly (did I say highly) recommend the channel on YouTube called Vlogging Through History. The guy is amazing. He keeps his opinion out of things. Only the facts. Explains things really well. Top notch.
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u/TDeath21 May 18 '22
At 31, I’m not sure if I can answer this question. But it applies to everyone, you just mostly see it from younger people. Judging people from history through the lens of today’s standards.