Talking in the other thread made me think how I think it's interesting how irrefutable facts are observed.
I know some people who think these statements are all equally true:
"2+2=4"
and
"Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play football."
Most people would agree with the 2+2 statement. Lots of people agree with the Tom Brady statement. And they feel anyone who doesn't is making an error equal to denying 2+2=4.
I agree with both statements. But I don't think they're equally true.
I think there's a couple of things in play here.
1. Most people would rather "declare" than "explain". We live in a world of soundbites and twitter posts. People don't back up what they say as much as they used to. They don't listen as much. They make their points and drop the mic.
2. Confirmation bias is real and powerful.
What else do you think is going on with this?
I know some people who think these statements are all equally true:
"2+2=4"
and
"Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play football."
Most people would agree with the 2+2 statement. Lots of people agree with the Tom Brady statement. And they feel anyone who doesn't is making an error equal to denying 2+2=4.
I agree with both statements. But I don't think they're equally true.
I think there's a couple of things in play here.
1. Most people would rather "declare" than "explain". We live in a world of soundbites and twitter posts. People don't back up what they say as much as they used to. They don't listen as much. They make their points and drop the mic.
2. Confirmation bias is real and powerful.
What else do you think is going on with this?