The act of recording oral histories and preserving documents are crucial for historians to better understand the past. Additionally, having an inclusive nationalism can help bring people from different backgrounds together to work towards a shared project.
The guest speaker emphasizes the significance of oral history and prior community efforts such as saving documents when studying the past. They also discuss Dan Carlin's approach to history and the relevance of making the audience feel the past.
The distinction between nationalism and patriotism is discussed in this podcast, highlighting the importance of being engaged in a common project and sacrificing for fellow citizens.
The cost of a single life lost in war is often much more than just that one individual. The belief that throwing more soldiers and resources at a problem will solve political issues is shortsighted and ultimately ineffective.
The hate generated by war can take decades to dissipate and it's important to divert it into other places through building institutions. The short term effects of using military force to solve political problems can lead to the creation of long-term hate towards the nation using it.