It's a cliche to say it, but I will anyway: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Still, there is much truth in it. Really.
The tumult we see in the world today echoes the tumult in the world hundreds of years ago. The reason is that people are the same throughout the ages. They end up having the same weaknesses. Some are power-hungry. Others are vengeful. Occasionally, people are treacherous. You get the idea. That was true 3,000 years ago, and is true today.
William Shakespeare, possibly the greatest playwright ever, captured such characters and how they behave in various scenarios. His plays are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them, possibly more so. They are useful in helping understand the people you work with, and the people who rule us. With new rulers coming to Washington, that's something to think about.
Shakespeare's plays can help us interpret what is going on. That's why you should read some of them. Or failing that, maybe watch a movie, go to the theater, or listen to a recording of the plays. Documentary maker Michael McKinley explains his thoughts in this video.
