“Consider how few options and choices were available in such a life, with everything from diet, to clothes, to occupation, to marriage partners all heavily constrained to a degree that we moderns have a difficult time imagining.” is definitely true in the western world, but not for a vast amount of the world. it’s interesting to me how what we perceive as modern is dependent on only viewing first world countries. once you expand your view, the past and the present begin the blur. something that has really struck me in doing this is realizing that the past is not as foreign as we think. (or rather, is literally modern life for many foreigners) we’re so privileged that we’re born with rose colored glasses, and aren’t even able to recognize that this is reality for so many. the pre-modern version of that story is still the heart of so many cultures. basically, we are the male land owning citizens in comparison to the much of the world, and idk how to feel about that. but anyways, WOW, mr rogers you should publish a history book.
Yall are one spring break, yes? Wouldn't mind the opportunity to grab a beer and visit for a bit if'n you're free tomorrow.
“Consider how few options and choices were available in such a life, with everything from diet, to clothes, to occupation, to marriage partners all heavily constrained to a degree that we moderns have a difficult time imagining.” is definitely true in the western world, but not for a vast amount of the world. it’s interesting to me how what we perceive as modern is dependent on only viewing first world countries. once you expand your view, the past and the present begin the blur. something that has really struck me in doing this is realizing that the past is not as foreign as we think. (or rather, is literally modern life for many foreigners) we’re so privileged that we’re born with rose colored glasses, and aren’t even able to recognize that this is reality for so many. the pre-modern version of that story is still the heart of so many cultures. basically, we are the male land owning citizens in comparison to the much of the world, and idk how to feel about that. but anyways, WOW, mr rogers you should publish a history book.
Mr Rogers?
Hello Mr Sexton.