Historical Figures Who Changed the World

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the impact of historical figures on the world, specifically focusing on who among them made positive changes that were unlikely to be replicated by others. The scope includes opinions on various historical figures and their significance, as well as the format of polling within the forum.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the value of comparing historical figures like Beethoven and Karl Marx, questioning the relevance of such comparisons.
  • Others suggest that the polls are overly simplistic and do not account for the diverse contributions of the figures listed.
  • A participant mentions a preference for a specific figure, indicating a personal impression rather than a definitive judgment.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the nature of polls and their responses, with some participants reflecting on previous polls they created.
  • One participant notes that all candidates were historically significant, implying that their impacts were complex and multifaceted.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disagreement regarding the effectiveness and relevance of the polls, with multiple competing views on how to evaluate the historical figures presented. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which figure might be considered the most impactful.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the limitations of comparing figures from vastly different contexts and contributions, suggesting that the polls may not adequately capture the nuances of their historical significance.

Deserve to be famous?

  • julius caesar

    Votes: 4 66.7%

  • franklyn d. roosevelt

    Votes: 4 66.7%

  • joan of arc

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • cleopatra

    Votes: 1 16.7%

  • general douglas mcarthur

    Votes: 1 16.7%

  • karl marx

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • ludwig van beethoven

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • martin luther king

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • queen elizabeth 1st of england

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • queen isabella of spain

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • Total voters
    6
  • Poll closed .
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Which of the following historical figures do you
think did something positive for the world - changed something for the better that no one else was likely to change?
 
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The left one.
 
Are you making all these silly polls for some class project? I think youre pushing it with these never ending slew of polls.
 
PF users love polls. I liked the poll asking if you have ever responded to a poll. An even better question might have been "would you ever respond to a poll?" I wonder how many people would answer "No".
 
All the poll options are already well known! :confused:

These polls don't even make any sense. You are comparing apples and oranges here.
 
These people cover a vast range, how can you compare Beethoven to Karl Marx?
 
Evo said:
These people cover a vast range, how can you compare Beethoven to Karl Marx?

The idea is that you think about what sort of person most impresses you.
 
pitot-tube said:
The idea is that you think about what sort of person most impresses you.
That would vary by category.
 
It's a toss up between Gutenberg and Columbus.
 
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Evo said:
PF users love polls. I liked the poll asking if you have ever responded to a poll. An even better question might have been "would you ever respond to a poll?" I wonder how many people would answer "No".

I think it was "Do you answer polls?" That was one of my threads wayyy back.

I think I need to create another poll. Something about fish.
 
  • #11
Math Is Hard said:
I think it was "Do you answer polls?" That was one of my threads wayyy back.
Yes! I thought it was hysterical, if you responded, then you couldn't say no.

I think I need to create another poll. Something about fish.
I think you should. :biggrin:
 
  • #12
Cyrus said:
These polls don't even make any sense. You are comparing apples and oranges here.

I thought so also, but I picked Caesar anyway. I don't know how he became emperor since he was basically the Ralph Nader of ancient Rome.
 
  • #13
Really, all of the candidates were historically significant. Good or bad, they shaped what our society is today. I have to vote for all or none, and since I'm too lazy to click that many buttons...
 
  • #14
fourier jr said:
I thought so also, but I picked Caesar anyway. I don't know how he became emperor since he was basically the Ralph Nader of ancient Rome.
Ok, now you have to write a 10 page report on why Julius Caesar is better than each of the others mentioned.
 

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