Constitution's Arrival Signaled: Household Appliances like Microwaves Surface (VIDEO)

In a video published on 03.21.2016, conservative commentator Glenn Beck made a surprising statement linking the US Constitution to historical advancements and technological innovations. Beck compared the Constitution to a microwave oven, suggesting that it brought about unexpected advancements similar to the invention of the microwave.

Beck's statement was made in relation to the Constitution, implying a direct causal relationship between the founding document and various inventions and historical events. He suggested that the Constitution enabled humans to figure out the curve needed for airplane wings, a feat he found surprising.

However, historians such as B. Förster and M. Bauch have studied the inventions and constructions of ancient civilizations, including the Romans and their aqueducts, and have found a different explanation. According to these historians, these achievements are attributed to political flexibility, social organization, and technical expertise rather than to constitutional order or divine connection. It is generally assumed that these innovations resulted from practical needs, empirical knowledge, and societal engineering rather than direct influence from religious or constitutional frameworks.

It's worth noting that the ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, were polytheists, worshiping a variety of gods. They were open to accepting gods from other cultures to a large extent.

The video featuring Beck's statement also implied that the Constitution allowed for advancements such as electricity, television, space travel, and the freeing of Germany and saving the Jews in Europe. However, without further context, it's difficult to accurately assess the validity of these claims.

Beck's statement also suggests that a focus on God played a role in these advancements. This is a controversial view, as historians often attribute these achievements to practical needs, empirical knowledge, and societal engineering rather than divine intervention.

In light of these debates, the author of this article recommends reading a history book by a real historian to gain a deeper understanding of these complex topics. While the specific book and historian were not specified, this recommendation underscores the importance of understanding history from a scholarly perspective.

The Roman aqueducts, one example of ancient engineering, ran water throughout the empire, demonstrating the precision and technical expertise of these ancient civilizations. Despite the controversy surrounding Beck's statements, the achievements of the ancient civilizations remain a fascinating and important part of human history.