You Don’t Want the Truth. You Want to Have Fun!

News and gossip in the age of social media.

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Humans are naturally curious. We are interested in learning new things. Because we were designed this way. Learning something new is a necessity for our survival.

But we also want to know things because they are interesting. It’s fun!

Although most people would claim they want to know the “truth,” this isn’t the case. They want a juicy story, and the juicier it is, the better!

There is a famous quote that says:

“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” ― Mark Twain.

I’ve experienced media attacks on myself and people I know entirely untrue. Yet, because someone said it and it’s a more intriguing story, most individuals will believe it over reality.

It’s sad, but it’s true.

Today, it is more important to be first than to be correct. The 24-hour news cycle has turned us into people of instant gratification. If it’s not on the news, it must not be happening.

This is a dangerous way of thinking, and it can lead to some huge mis…