John Pilger interviews Burma's Pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi while under house arrest as a prisoner of conscience.
This film was first broadcast: 1996
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Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes about our world history. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?
Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.
It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.
The only real mistake is not trying to ensure you do it right the first time.
As long as you keep making improvements, you'll eventually understand why you made those changes.
You might even realize that you could have done this better the first attempt.
However, that doesn't mean you should not try again. This means that you have learned a lot.
It may not always be possible to avoid making errors, but it is possible minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.
It all starts with acknowledging your mistakes. Take a step back and look at your mistakes objectively. Then ask yourself, "What did you learn?"
When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They are learning opportunities.
Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed many more times before he invented the lightbulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, each failure was an opportunity to improve his design.
He invented the best form of lighting that is popular today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your failures. You should learn from your mistakes.
And then, you can try again.
What can Abraham Lincoln teach us?
Abraham Lincoln once said, "I am slow learning; very quick forgetting."
He understood the importance of learning and knew that he would eventually need to let go of old habits in order to embrace new ones.
The same applies to our businesses. No matter how hard we plan for success there will be times where we run into roadblocks that cause us to get stuck in a rut.
That's why it's crucial to seek new ways to grow and evolve constantly. Even after we achieve success, it is essential to continue learning.
Lincoln had the right mindset. Lincoln understood that he could be more efficient in his business but that he couldn't quit learning.
There are two types: entrepreneurs. Two types of entrepreneurs exist: those who stay busy and those with smart ideas.
Those who stay active focus on growing their business. They spend their time on product development and marketing, as well as customer service.
Although they may feel they have achieved something significant, they often miss the mark. Unless these entrepreneurs are also focused on staying smarter, they won't achieve sustainable growth.
What sets successful entrepreneurs apart? The ability to adapt quickly and to change circumstances.
Entrepreneurs who are successful find ways to improve their products and services when they face challenges.
The average businessperson, however, will continue to use outdated methods that don't work. They won't change until their business is destroyed.
For success, you need to be skilled in both adaptation and self-reflection.
How To Easily Learn From The Victories and Mistakes of Human History?
You don't have to wait for history to repeat itself. It doesn't take very long to learn from the failures of human history. It's important to learn from the mistakes of human history and not repeat them.
Recognize what worked in the past, and use those lessons to improve your business.
This is possible by studying books about leadership and managing strategies as well case studies of successful businesses that have been around for decades.
You can learn from their successes and avoid the pitfalls they fell into.
Also, you can find examples of bankrupt businesses. They failed because of this. Do these failures have any common themes? These insights can help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Finally, learn about the lives of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln (John D. Rockefeller), Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs), and Elon Musk. They had some of the most impressive resumes in the world, yet none knew how to manage people or run a company. Learn from their mistakes to help you make better decisions.
The bottom line is that you can learn from the failures and victories of human experience. All you need to do is spend a few minutes every day thinking about what has worked well in the past and finding ways to implement them today.
Do we have to learn history in order to avoid making the same mistakes as before?
History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We make mistakes and fail to learn. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.
History repeats itself because we believe the same old stories. We live in a world where we've been conditioned to believe that there are fixed truths and immutable laws. They are immutable laws and truths that we can't change.
This keeps us from being able to think critically. To question authority. From challenging assumptions. And when we don't question, we don't grow. When we don't learn, we stagnate. And when we stagnate, we repeat the same mistakes.
History doesn't repeat itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes. History repeats because we refuse lessons from our mistakes and continue making them over and again.
By changing your outlook on the world and understanding that there is no set way, you can break the cycle. There is no set in stone. Everything is constantly changing.
To break the cycle, embrace uncertainty. Accept that things might go wrong. Accept that failure is possible. Accept that failure may be possible.
Accept that your goals may not be achieved. Acceptance of this fact is okay. But, don't let it stop you from striving to improve.
Holding on to the past will keep you stuck. You can't move forward if your beliefs are fixed.
If you want freedom, you have to let go. If you want progress, you need to let go of control.
Statistics
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
- For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
- According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
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- Black British history: The controversy over England's school curriculum
- Bill Gates makes largest donation to charity: $4.6bn since 2000
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How To
What can humankind learn by the past mistakes of its ancestors?
We've been here before. It's okay to learn from history. It may even help humanity survive another crisis.
It is possible to make it through this life if you keep your mind open and learn from the lessons.
The problem is when we fail to learn from the past and refuse to acknowledge that human nature hasn't changed much since the beginning of time.
Although there is a lot to be learned from the old ways, we often ignore them as they are inconsistent with our beliefs. We tend to cling to the old ways instead of accepting new changes.
But the world keeps changing, and the way we live together constantly evolves. We face more challenges as our environment becomes more complex.
We must change. This makes us more susceptible to failure, as we won't have the same strategies that worked previously.
This can lead to us losing sight of our core values and becoming slaves to our routines.
Our brains have evolved to adapt to environments that were thousands of years old. These days aren’t over forever.
The future is not set in stone. There is still plenty of room for improvement.
Humans are capable of doing amazing feats. Amazing technologies are possible. To discover new frontiers, and explore unexplored territory.
Yet, we are often tempted to limit ourselves. To fear the future. To reject evolution. To believe that what worked yesterday can work tomorrow.
Some people are trying to reverse this trend. They see themselves to be warriors against this status quo. Fighting against the establishment. Oppose the system.
They are rebels who pride themselves on challenging the conventions of society. Who challenge the norms and conventions of society.
They defy rules and regulations. They loathe conformity. They don't pay attention to social expectations. They think they know better than everyone else.
These people I wish you all the best!
It's going to be very important!
You are fighting an uphill struggle. The forces driving mainstream society are strong.
In many places around the globe, the majority has no interest in listening to you. There is no interest in your point of view.
It doesn't matter if you're brilliant or well-intentioned. You might not find the right people to share your ideas.
Your message could be lost on the ears of deaf people. You'll need to learn strange lessons from history.
This is where you can really make a difference. This is where you truly can make a difference.
You can encourage others to pursue their dreams. These are the places where you can make a difference and transform the world.
Let me ask: Is it your goal to live up the other person's expectations all of the time? Or would you rather set your path?
