It is thought by some people that there is no point in studying the past, while other people argue that history serves as a foundation for the future. This essay will discuss both views and explain why studying history important or not
On the one hand, in today’s modern world, people think that there is no point in studying the past. People believe learning the past is a waste of time, but instead they spend their time on the future. For instance, humans can spend a lot of time learning by reading books written in the past, but instead, with the help of artificial intelligence, you can find out the answer to a simple question in just a few minutes. In addition, a person who wants to become a programmer will achieve success faster by learning modern technologies rather than learning programs from the past.
On the other hand, some people argue that history helps to realize present. The many books written in the past, the experiments done, and the research of all the scientists have brought the world to its current state. There is no future without a past. For example, a person who wants to learn how to build an airplane first studies the instruction, that is, the manual created in history, which saves time, instead of building it without past knowledge, that is, studying an algorithm for how to make an iron bird fly in the sky. Also, despite the many advantages of new modern programs, it is difficult to become a qualified specialist without knowing what they are based on and how they work.
I believe, by studying history, that is, by visiting various museums, drawing conclusions from past events, a person reaches the level of his present, and tries to create a better future, not only for himself, but for all people, without the mistakes of the past.
In conclusion, studying history may seem useless to some people, but the past teaches us to learn from our mistakes.