In a world that daily disconnects further from truth, more and more people accept the virtual in place of the real, and all things virtual are also malleable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- As people accept virtual realities over real ones, they lose touch with truth because digital things can be easily altered.
- In plain terms
- Virtual worlds are easy to fake, which makes them replace truth in people's minds.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious accepting digital information as absolute truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is real to you?
- Can you trust what you see online?
Another view
Virtual tools can also enhance access to truth and information.
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