"It's people not taking the time to learn. To thinking some peace of information doesn't pertain to them. looking at some of the war we've had and wonder how many of those could have been avoided if people had learned from the past wars. Or look at the Roman Empire and it's decline, what led to it? That very same thing could eventually lead to a decline in the American Empire, which is basically what the world is under right now, if you think about it.' he smiled calmly at Koda, "History is important. Just as all other subjects are. You just have to understand the purpose of what they are teaching you." he paused before adding, "Now, Koda, I bet you're a smart kid, just a bit lazy."