Historian John Meacham writes quote, What injustices are we perpetuating even now that will one day face the harshest of verdicts by those who come after us? This applies to so many things. Like what is the modern equivalent of cigarettes, which were doctor recommended just a few generations ago? We didn't know that dinosaurs existed 200 years ago, which makes you wonder what else is out there that we are oblivious to today. So much of history is just gawking at how wrong and how blind people can be. And then you realize that today will be considered history in a few generations. It's so unpleasant, but it is also so fascinating.
Sometimes the best you can do when learning about any topic is to memorize a few short stories -- quick, direct, and to the point, that you're likely to remember forever.
This episode shares 15 short stories that have stuck with me, and helped me contextualize so many things in life, work, and investing.
One other note: I have a new book coming out this November. It's called Same as Ever, and you can pre-order it here: http://amzn.to/41CHgKM