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What does it mean?
Actual events and facts override logical reasoning or theoretical arguments.
In plain terms
What happens in reality is more important than what makes sense logically.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize observable facts over theoretical logic.

Where it applies

  • debate relying on theory
  • planning without real data
  • ignoring practical outcomes

Putting it to work

  • test ideas in real world
  • validate theories with evidence

Questions to consider

  • When did logic fail to match reality?
  • How do you weigh facts vs theory?

Another view

Sometimes logical frameworks help predict reality before it happens.

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