It isn't childish, it is extremely relevant in explaining how we got into the mess we are currently in, but one must posses more than the attention span of a child to become aware that this iceberg has more than just a tip.
I work with a wide sweep of history. I try to understand the connections between events, and how they lead to the circumstances we face now.
In order to get an idea of what to expect, you need to have a good grasp of the dynamics that led up to it.
