So I have to fake it. No, I have to disbelieve it. I have to forget it's true. It isn't true. The truth is what they've been telling us
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a forced denial of truth, claiming the truth is what authorities tell them.
- In plain terms
- They feel compelled to reject reality and accept official narratives.
- What can you take from it?
- Cognitive dissonance can arise when truth conflicts with authority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mechanisms cause people to disbelieve facts?
- How can one maintain independent judgment?
Another view
The quote is personal and lacks external evidence.
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