Dr Marcin Szyma艅ski is a historian, a museologist and a promoter of historical knowledge, a regionalist. He is an author and a co-author of scientific and popular science books and articles (e.g. "Polskie piwo. Biografia"; "艁贸d藕 na wodach dziej贸w"; "艁贸d藕 Kamienice"). Dr Marcin Szyma艅ski is a curator for museum exhibitions, a consultant of films and historical events. He is a happy husband and a dad.
What inspired you to become a scientist?
When I was studying history, I was struck by how little we know about the past, especially the recent one. Most frequently we settle for generalities, but I was looking for more satisfying answers. It turned out that there are no ready-made answers, and you have to give them yourself, and you have to start from the sources. Thus, I have got down to work.
What impact does your work have on the surrounding reality?
I am one of those naive people who still believe that we can learn something from history. I am mainly interested in economic history, and many interesting conclusions can be drawn from it, which are also valid today. I would like decision-makers to take into account past experiences and not make us fall into the same traps.
How do you understand the term: profession of a scientist?
A scientist is a person who seeks the truth in their own field. I think this universal statement reflects precisely what we should be dealing with. To ask difficult questions and look for real answers.
More information about Dr Marcin Szyma艅ski鈥檚 work
Widely available publications by Dr Marcin Szyma艅ski
- Willa Geyera 鈥� Dom Lekarzy [upcoming edition]
- Dzieje Szko艂y Rolniczej w Mieczys艂awowie 1912-2022 [upcoming edition]
- (to download for free)
Source: Dr Marcin Szyma艅ski (Department of Recent History of Poland, Faculty of Philosophy and History, 91滴滴)
Edit: Micha艂 Gruda (Communications and PR centre, 91滴滴)
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