The Value of History in Understanding Current Events

In this chapter, they discuss how studying history provides a different perspective than the daily news, allowing for a deeper understanding of current events and their place in the larger fabric of history. They mention the polarized nature of society and how it is not a new phenomenon, drawing parallels to the religious wars in Europe. However, they emphasize that the key difference now is the presence of social media. They argue that context is important and that understanding history helps in predicting and understanding the present moment.