History Is A Weapon

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History isn't what happened, but a story of what happened. And thereare always differentversions, different stories, about the same events. One version might revolvemainly around aspecific set of facts while another version might minimize them or not include them atLike stories, each of these different versions of history contain differentlessons. Some historiestell us that our leaders, at least, have always tried to do right for everyone. Others remark that theemperors don't have the slaves' best interests at heart. Some teach us thatthis is both what has alwaysbeen and what always will be. Others counsel that we shouldn't mistaketransient dominance forintrinsic superiority. Lastly, some histories paint a picture where only the elites have the power to change the world,while others point out that social change is rarely commanded from the topdown. Regardless of the value of these many lessons, History isn't what happened,but the stories ofwhat happened and the lessons these stories include. The very selection ofwhich histories to teach in a society shapes our view of how what is came to be and, in turn, what we understand aspossible. This choice of which history to teachcan never be "neutral" or "objective." Those who choose, either following aset agenda or guided byhidden prejudices, serve their interests. Their interests could be to continuethis world as it now standsor to make a new world. We cannot simply be passive. We must choose whose interests are best: those who want to keep things going as they are or those who want to work to make a better world. If we choose the latter, we must seek out thetools we will need. History is just one tool to shape our understanding of ourworld. And every tool is aweapon if you hold it right.

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