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What does it mean?
Voltaire advises waiting for official confirmation before believing new news.
In plain terms
Always wait for confirmation before believing new news.
What can you take from it?
Verify information before accepting it.

Where it applies

  • rumors
  • media consumption
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • fact checking
  • avoiding rumors
  • critical thinking

Questions to consider

  • How do you verify news?
  • When is skepticism too much?

Another view

Sometimes waiting prevents necessary action in urgent situations.

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