[davnicwil]

I know where you're coming from, but I think the shallower current events type discussions bring a lot of value in holding a mirror up to the deeper, more theoretical and timeless pieces.

It's about keeping them honest. You know the latter have value if you see their themes and lessons play out frequently in the former.

A decent test of the most useful theory is how often it's relevant and referenced in shallow quick fire current events discussions.