The Role of Historians

In this episode of 'Overeducated and Underemployed,' Feddun explores the evolving role of historians across various fields. He examines how the methodology and focus of historical study have transformed over the past century, shifting from predominantly military and government history to include social and oral histories, and specialized fields like art and science history. Feddun discusses the importance of reexamining historical narratives, the impact of different perspectives such as constructivism, and the relevance of historians in informing contemporary practitioners, particularly in science and the military. He also addresses the broader societal challenge of dismissing expert knowledge in favor of personal beliefs and the critical need for historians to document current stories to prevent loss of valuable information.

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