Any revolutionary leader or president is always a good rabbit hole.
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I got really into the renaissance a couple of years ago and this was the catalyst book. But find any topic or person that you‘re even vaguely interested in and find an overview or biography. It’s so rewarding to go deeper than wiki, and you never know what kind of rabbit hole you’ll find yourself in.
May 23, 2024
maybe it’s just my toxic trait but it is genuinely really satisfying learning about people I disagree with. most recently felt this while visiting la conciergerie and seeing the section on Robespierre last week. obviously, the French ppl were right to overthrow the monarch, and I also feel like American text books never get into the fact that this revolution was really two revolutions within a few years, because the first revolutionary government was crazy. Robespierre was in charge of propagand, and his work (guillotining people) was an act of national security and public health.
I think he genuinely viewed terror as necessary for good, which is just so fascimating. I disagree a lot, but it’s so much fun to daydream about what an Interview may have been like.
Jun 6, 2025
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Recently bought into YouTube premium and I’ve been listening to long ass videos about American presidents. It’s crazy how history really repeats itself. Ive always been interested in American history, but it feels like they never really went into detail when it came to the lowkey presidents. Some of those guys were wylin man. Plus it was so easy to slander everyone back then.
Jan 19, 2025
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i love to reminisce and miss things about my past. i think its a good thing. it means my life was exciting. i think it also keeps those memories alive and present. better than forgetting and losing memories to the abyss. it also keeps me accountable. i want myself in 5 years to reminisce on my current life so i cant just lie around and do nothing.
Jun 19, 2025
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Is This It might be the catchiest indie rock record ever. Every single note is so calculated. Even the breath's and coughs just fit perfectly. They were billed as the "Saviors of Rock and Roll" but they kinda killed it because no one has put out anything on the level of their debut since. Not even them. They also just looked perfect for their sound. A perfectly packaged band delivering a perfect product for young people and people who wish they were still young....even a quarter century later.
Jun 18, 2025
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This movie drags and is kinda dull and theres no music and the dialogue is fine. But the backdrop of a long gone New York City varnishes all of that. Its 2 hours of young Al Pacino living the aesthetic that you might think you want but actually you probably dont want, for you.
Jun 18, 2025