/u/GimmeThatIOTA's posts in /r/askhistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

In pc games like Civilization, technology is portrayed as linear and progressive, i.e., once something is invented, it stays invented. In light of history, is that a generally correct representation? Or should technology rather need to be "maintained" by ongoing effort?

2352 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

I could imagine the first generation of children born on Mars resenting their parents for not bringing them up on Earth. Do we know how historically colonists' children felt in this regard?

1970 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Is there a link between serfdom and nationalism, as both are based on the idea that people belong to a certain piece of land?

7 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In pc games like Civilization, technology is portrayed as linear and progressive, i.e., once something is invented, it stays invented. In light of history, is that a generally correct representation? Or should technology rather need to be "maintained" by ongoing effort?	2352
I could imagine the first generation of children born on Mars resenting their parents for not bringing them up on Earth. Do we know how historically colonists' children felt in this regard?	1970
Is there a link between serfdom and nationalism, as both are based on the idea that people belong to a certain piece of land?	7