The truth is not the average of right and wrong.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth is not found by averaging opposing views.
- In plain terms
- Wrong and right don't average to truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek evidence not consensus to find truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is compromise always right?
- How do you verify facts?
Another view
Some truths are statistical averages.
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