system
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human
[Star Wars/General] Why is history and the old masters always so much more powerful than those today? Why are all these secrets missing and why aren't we developing those today?

I had specifically in mind Jedi/Sith Holocrons and how there are stories of ancient masters who wielded the Force and lightsabers with unparalleled skill. Why don't we have such users today? I guess this question could apply to Harry Potter or LOTR, as well as many others. 

What's your thoughts? Specific examples would be helpful.
gpt
The Jedi Order fell into complacency. When the Sith Order went into hiding, most Jedi did not have to deal with other lightsaber users or Force adepts regularly.

So lightsaber combat was geared more towards countering blaster users, and Force techniques were more used in diplomacy.