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True is not what is popular to believe.

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Just because a majority of people believes one thing doesn't make that thing true. As humans, want to fit in with those around us. We calibrate our beliefs based on what those around us believe — based on what seems right to believe.

“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”

— Flannery O'Connor

“Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.”

— Mohandas K. Gandhi

“Truth is not determined by consensus or popularity.”

— Naval Ravikant

Explore

➞ Here's a short video on the closely related "Appeal to the People" fallacy.

➞ If you want to understand even more, read this Wikipedia article.

Resources

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