BowlerAny761
BowlerAny761 t1_isuzlmx wrote
Reply to comment by Flymsi in "In other words, an important lesson we can draw from Hans Blumenberg’s writings on myth is that the dangerous political myths of our own times as well as those of the past can only be countered by inventing new myths, telling better stories, and writing more convincing histories." by Maxwellsdemon17
Unfortunately, it is true.
You think the story of London’s world-changing sewage system is most effectively told through the lens of a guy digging the hole?
The fellow who, despite public opinion being against him, managed to get it done takes a back seat to that? What story are you telling here?
Anyway, you retain the Great Man approach her too.
BowlerAny761 t1_isuxhwp wrote
Reply to "In other words, an important lesson we can draw from Hans Blumenberg’s writings on myth is that the dangerous political myths of our own times as well as those of the past can only be countered by inventing new myths, telling better stories, and writing more convincing histories." by Maxwellsdemon17
And herein lies the issue with the people who view “Great Man Theory” as some evil.
The alternative is boring, dry history with unfocused stories that no one really remembers or cares about
BowlerAny761 t1_irowrxm wrote
Reply to [Image] "Nothing is permanent. Don't stress yourself too much because no matter how bad the situation is, It will change." by Butterflies_Books
Yesterday I read a story about a guy who had his legs amputated at the waist and lost an arm due to a negligent boss.
This made me think of that dude
BowlerAny761 t1_isv1mzm wrote
Reply to comment by stevenhs8821 in "In other words, an important lesson we can draw from Hans Blumenberg’s writings on myth is that the dangerous political myths of our own times as well as those of the past can only be countered by inventing new myths, telling better stories, and writing more convincing histories." by Maxwellsdemon17
Everyone being their own hero really sums up our modern malaise to me