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This is why evidence in conversation matters?

 


Here are a few big question marks?

  • Why should one believe in storytelling when there’s little space for the question?
  • Is it reliable what you're listening to?
  • What is the truth?
  • What makes a person qualified for any opinion?

“The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence.” – Carl Sagan

The human thinking pattern relies on storytelling. As Yuval Noah Harari in his book “Sapiens” calls humans the social beings with close proximity to story beings.

Humans communicate with each other through storytelling. It is an easier and more fun method to continue the conversation for a longer time.

Sometimes, stories get to a certain level where the fine line between truth and false gets thinner. It becomes a hell sort of challenge to distinguish the words as true or false especially when it’s coming out of a person close to one in relations.

Most of us grew up in an environment where many people could express their thoughts without any fear of being questioned. Age was considered a sign of wisdom (scientifically illogical and bogus belief). The smaller the age, the less reliable one gets.

When there’s an age connection with wisdom, there is little space left for counter-questioning. Having such luxury of mouth-bickering where one cannot behold accountable to his own words, it becomes impossible to break the ice and topple the status quo.

But here is the good news!

There is an escape room available. 

You have got infinite time for self-improvement. 

Start asking questions if not from the person who’s speaking. At least ask questions to yourself about what you’re listening to, Is it really true what he’s saying?

Google is the most powerful tool. Google your concern before asking for any help.

Value the evidence and you will never be distracted from reality.




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Author: Waqar Ahmed

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