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What does it mean?
Facts hold the highest value and should never be disregarded.
In plain terms
Facts are the most important things.
What can you take from it?
Respect facts above all else.

Where it applies

  • research
  • journalism
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • verify sources
  • prioritize data
  • update views

Questions to consider

  • What facts do you ignore?
  • How sacred are facts to you?

Another view

Some value moral truths over empirical facts.

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