Listening to a group talking about a number of subjects one is struck by not only the divergence of views but by the strength of the divergent views. As we listen to each person one is often struck by the vehemence and the intolerance of the other persons view point simply because it is not their "truth" !
How can intelligent people differ in such an antagonistic way, not apparently being able to see the other point of view and getting very hot under the collar as different views are put forward.
"Truth" therefore is illusionary, there is no such thing. Your views are largely based on "hear say", and nothing more, it is a construct based on your background, culture, and your prejudice.
Given that people base their lives, their reasoning, on views that can not be called, the truth, they are in danger of becoming loose cannons, shouting off their opinions as truths.
It must open up the debate, of creating a more holistic society, willing to mix our ideas, not as a controversial punch up but as independent views which bring "more and more "opinions" into our own thinking".
Of course it flies in the face of "establishment thinking" because their view, is the view of senior established figures and should be valued over and above the ordinary man and women.
It flies in the face of established groups such as, religious groups and their truth. Also in the face of much of the current legislation and the laws that flow from that legislation. The field of global finance and their ability to use accountancy practices to avoid paying tax. In the ability to buy a judgement through the use of clever lawyers who exploit the legal framework.
All use their own interpretation of truth !!
Truth is a construct of language, truth is a tool of discourse and nothing more !!!
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