Contents of Time Capsule, Long Forgotten, Are Less Than Memorable

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/nyregion/contents-of-time-capsule-long-forgotten-are-less-than-memorable.html?_r=1

In 1914, a time capsule was buried and forgotten about. Inside were somewhat mundane items from the time. Which seems to have left such a small impression on people of 2014 that there isn't even a full list of what was inside. Just this photograph and mentions of a telegraph enclosed in the capsule.

The article goes on to say that the contents of time capsules are often disappointing because the point is to choose items that capture everyday life of that time. So it's likely people in the future either see the items as unimportant, simplistic, or simply don't value that type of item because of the advance in technology.

What's interesting though is how people seem to be unable to understand why these things were important or placed inside. Instead, it seems as though people want some unexpected treasure to be hidden inside. But in reality, the fact that these mundane items made the cut says even more about society then. And how people now can't understand their importance says a lot about us and how we remember the past of our society.

Posted by Briana Lynch