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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

Vardamir 2y ago

It think that it is. It sounds like you enjoy reading these things and that is a good enough reason, in this context.

Not everything has to be utilitarian.

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Buddy Lindsey 2y ago

Agreed, but in my drive to succeed and have my own side hustle when i get on tangents like this I start to question myself.

That said it isn't that big of a tangent considering I am wanting to get a farm going, and be able to be self reliant on farm equipment. So while learning the history of the engine isn't a direct application, it will probably help.