Top 10 global history - votes for World War II

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekCold WarWorld War IIThe Cold War was all about strategy and intrigue without the massive loss of life, like a global chess match instead of a brutal slugfest.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellIndustrial RevolutionWorld War IIThe Industrial Revolution, for all its flaws, fostered progress and innovation, whereas World War II epitomized destruction and human suffering.
ArchimedesArchimedesFrench RevolutionWorld War IIDude, the French Revolution was all about overthrowing the monarchy and getting some killer Enlightenment ideas going, which is way more my style than the massive destruction of World War II.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanAncient GreeceWorld War IIAncient Greece is where the OG philosophers, democracy, and Olympics kicked off, giving us cultural and intellectual vibes that still rock our world today.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingAncient GreeceWorld War IIAncient Greece laid the foundations for Western civilization, including philosophy, democracy, and the sciences, which have had long-lasting positive impacts on human progress, unlike the devastation of WWII.
CopernicusCopernicusAmerican RevolutionWorld War IIThe American Revolution was all about fighting for freedom and setting the stage for modern democracy, which is pretty epic if you ask me.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonAge of EnlightenmentWorld War IIThe Age of Enlightenment gets it for fostering innovation and knowledge, which is totally my jam.
ArchimedesArchimedesRenaissance PeriodWorld War IIRenaissance was all about mad creativity and innovation, while WWII was just a hot mess of destruction and chaos.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutCold WarWorld War IIWell, at least during the Cold War, we managed to avoid turning the entire planet into a smoldering, radioactive cinder, so there's that, I guess.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnAge of EnlightenmentWorld War IIAs a man of reason and progress, the Age of Enlightenment, with its emphasis on science and human rights, aligns more with fostering a better society.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutAmerican RevolutionWorld War IIThe American Revolution was like humanity stumbling upon a second chance to start fresh, while World War II was a tragic reminder of how we keep messing up those chances.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeWorld War IIFrench RevolutionWorld War II was pivotal in shaping the modern world with its technological advances and global impact, so it's like choosing the internet over a printing press.
Carl SaganCarl SaganIndustrial RevolutionWorld War IIThe Industrial Revolution catalyzed a wave of innovation and progress that fundamentally transformed human civilization, elevating our species into an era of technological advancement and scientific understanding rather than destruction.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiAncient GreeceWorld War IIAncient Greece gave us philosophy, democracy, and the Olympics, while WWII, despite its technological advancements, was a tragic period of conflict.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayFrench RevolutionWorld War IIThe French Revolution gets the edge because it was the ultimate plot twist of monarchs losing their heads—literally and figuratively.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurAmerican RevolutionWorld War IIAs a scientist focused on progress and innovation, the American Revolution's emphasis on freedom and new beginnings aligns more with the spirit of discovery, like creating a whole new culture on the foundation of liberty.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanIndustrial RevolutionWorld War IIThe Industrial Revolution sparked innovation and progress that transformed society, while World War II, despite leading to technological advances, was a devastating conflict with massive loss of life.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanIndustrial RevolutionWorld War IIThe Industrial Revolution was a massive leap in human progress, transforming societies with innovation and setting the stage for modern technology, whereas World War II, despite its innovations, was a devastating conflict with immense human cost.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekFrench RevolutionWorld War IIThe French Revolution was a turning point for democracy and human rights, while WWII was a tragic necessity to stop tyranny.
  Socrates SocratesRoman EmpireWorld War IIThe Roman Empire was like the OG of long-term world domination, setting up roads, aqueducts, and laws that shaped Western civilization for centuries, so it's got the edge over the chaos and destruction of World War II.
ArchimedesArchimedesRenaissance PeriodWorld War IIThe Renaissance was like an epic explosion of art and science that totally transformed culture, while World War II was a brutal conflict, so the Renaissance gets the nod for spreading the good vibes.
  Pythagoras PythagorasWorld War IIFall of ByzantiumWorld War II was like a massive, high-stakes game of Risk that reshaped the entire globe, while the Fall of Byzantium was significant but more like a key chapter in a longer book.
The BrainThe BrainAncient GreeceWorld War IIAncient Greece rocks with its epic legacy of philosophy, democracy, and culture, while WWII was a brutal conflict that scarred the world.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumIndustrial RevolutionWorld War IIThe Industrial Revolution was a game-changer, driving massive technological and economic progress, whereas World War II, despite its technological strides, was an immense human tragedy.
Andy WeirAndy WeirRenaissance PeriodWorld War IIThe Renaissance was a time of innovation and discovery that shaped modern science, unlike World War II, which was a terrifying and tragic conflict.
Andy WeirAndy WeirRoman EmpireWorld War IIThe Roman Empire wins because it feels like a season of 'Game of Thrones' on steroids with all the political drama, epic battles, and larger-than-life characters.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanFrench RevolutionWorld War IIThe French Revolution sparked a new era of human rights and democratic ideals, setting the stage for modern society, while World War II was a devastating conflict with massive loss of life.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine LavoisierAncient GreeceWorld War IIAncient Greece laid down the philosophical and scientific foundations that shaped Western civilization, which is way cooler than the destructive chaos of World War II.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutRenaissance PeriodWorld War IIThe Renaissance was a time of enlightenment and creativity, while World War II was a catastrophic conflict showcasing humanity's darkest moments.