Variance is related to subtyping, not really to kinds. That said, I think you might be able to use some subtyping tricks to get some of the benefits of higher kinds. I'm still stuck with C# 3 though, so I haven't experimented with this very much, but I certainly plan to.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.