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Sometimes I wonder if it is worth learning some things.

I just spent $80 on 2 books that is the complete history of the internal combustion engine, and the development of the diesel engine.

There is literally no reason for me to learn the history of engines. Even if it has been a curiosity for years, I gain no value in learning it.

To work on an engine I don’t need to know the history, society is moving to electric engines so the future value is

negligible.

I have read about 8 history books in the last 3 months on agriculture, tractors, and farm tech. Most of it does not gain me anything.

So is it really worth it?

#history #grownostr #philosophy #continuingeducation

Jac 2y ago

I think reading history inspires me to ask if some innovationseems possible and to move into development. Rudolph knew that compression produces heat, and if stoichiometric fuel ratio, ignition, and pressure impulse timing were separated, there would be efficiency gains, but how to do it? The development nearly killed him directly and ultimately got him thrown off of a ship by fearful oil czars, but what an amazing journey. Without inspiration from the pioneers before us would we dare to try anything risky?

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Buddy Lindsey 2y ago

Very true. I find the stories and history fascinating. Just one of those moments of self-doubt where I wonder if I should go back to business and marketing books that I like as well.