Using metaphors to describe elusive truths might be useful, but doesn't it lead to mysticism or religion where both end up having their own specific instructions on truth debatted among its priests and scolars ?
Also, relying on emotions to build the foundations of truth might seem dangerous, especially in our current context where our perceptions are altered by engagement-driven algorythms. It feels "good" and it feels "right" to hate the enemy, whether they are libs, republicans, taliban or anyone from another tribe.
Maybe we need reason now more than ever before. And that's not an invitation to hardcore utilitarism either. But instead having the courage to say : "I don't know what that is" instead of using metaphorical shortcuts to comfortable truths.
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Using metaphors to describe elusive truths might be useful, but doesn't it lead to mysticism or religion where both end up having their own specific instructions on truth debatted among its priests and scolars ?
Also, relying on emotions to build the foundations of truth might seem dangerous, especially in our current context where our perceptions are altered by engagement-driven algorythms. It feels "good" and it feels "right" to hate the enemy, whether they are libs, republicans, taliban or anyone from another tribe.
Maybe we need reason now more than ever before. And that's not an invitation to hardcore utilitarism either. But instead having the courage to say : "I don't know what that is" instead of using metaphorical shortcuts to comfortable truths.