It's nice to think that the weirdos get to decide what matters about the past, since it's the weirdos who care the most.

Chuck Klosterman
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While it is true that our culture has long celebrated the weirdos, it's hard to accept that the weirdos get to decide what matters about the past. If their opinion of the past is the only one that matters, then we're in trouble. The truth is that there are many people who can and do put their own spin on history. It's also the case that even when you agree with someone's interpretation, it doesn't mean that you have to like everything they say.

Source: But What If Were Wrong? Thinking About The Present As If It Were The Past

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