TRIGGERnometry The Fall of England - Dr David Starkey
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Sep 29, 2024 David Starkey, an eminent historian and broadcaster, offers sharp insights into the fall of England's societal structures. He critiques contemporary education's failure to convey true historical narratives and explores the complex relationship between England and Scotland following the 1707 Union. Starkey discusses the welfare state's detrimental effects on personal responsibility, while analyzing the economic shifts from quantitative easing. He warns of the risks of 'woke' ideology on democracy and individual rights, ultimately drawing parallels with the historical decline of empires.
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British vs. English Identity
- Britishness was designed for export; at home, people identified as Scottish, Welsh, or Irish.
- Britain is not a nation-state with independent values.
Scotland's Separate Institutions
- Scotland retained separate institutions after the 1707 union, like its church, legal system, and educational system.
- The monarchy deliberately created Scottish, Welsh, and Irish titles for royal sons.
Welsh Language Controversy
- Welsh, according to Starkey, is a "bronze age language" unsuited for modernity, hindering educational progress.
- Starkey argues that time spent teaching Welsh in schools contributes to lower educational standards in Wales.
