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We live in a world of information overload, and it bombards us from all angles. Avoiding additional details and data is impossible unless you’re unplugged and living in a dark sealed cave on a remote island with no Wi-Fi. Now that would be a dull existence. I doubt anyone would willingly sign up for that type of punishment. The biggest issue with this onslaught of information these days is whether it’s true or false. You need to apply the read one page ahead of the class to stay on top.
George Bernard Shaw said, “Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.” Mr. Shaw died in 1950, but I suspect if he were alive today, George would question much of the words touted as facts. We have tools we can use to check the realities of people’s words and actions. Some people may not do that, as it takes time. When false information is repeated to others, it can take on a life of its own. Therein lies the problem.
Individuals need accountability for their statements. The research and learning roads are the way to create a foundation of truth. Learning comes in many forms requiring our five senses, and each interoperates differently with the mind.
FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES
When we see something occur, that becomes a firsthand experience. You’ve undoubtedly heard sayings like seeing is believing. Whatever we see is real within our frame of reference. A fun example is watching a perfectly executed magic trick, such as a card disappearing. The card vanishes, you saw it, and now that is real. As you gain additional life experience, you mentally know it’s a trick, yet you don’t the steps taken to perform the magic.
The man heard the screen door slam against the frame repeatedly during the tornado — firsthand knowledge of the sound. Noisy and constant banging in a stressful situation like a tornado would have most people hiding in the bathtub or closet, hoping they fly off in the house to wake up in OZ. After the storm passes, the man walks out and sees the screen door is locked and never moved. Then he spots the wooden porch swing hanging by only one chain. The siding and portions of the swing told the real story.
PREFERENCES / STYLE
Two things that when investigated, can turn out differently than initially suspected:
