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This blog address to what's post truth and it's impact on modern world. This task assigned by Barad sir (Professor of Department of English at MKB university). For the background reading Click here
Introduction :
In today's world, there's something called "post-truth," which means that people often believe things based on their feelings and opinions rather than real facts. This happens a lot on the internet and social media, and it can lead to some tricky situations. Let's break it down in simple terms.
What Is Post-Truth?
Post-truth is like when someone says, "I think this is true, so it must be true," even if there's proof saying it's not. It's like feelings taking over facts.
Examples of Post-Truth:
1. Brexit Bus Story: Imagine a big vote in the UK about leaving the European Union (Brexit). Some folks said the UK sends lots of money to the EU every week. But they didn't tell the whole story, so it wasn't entirely true. Still, many people believed it because it sounded right to them.
2. COVID-19 Confusion: When COVID-19 started, some people on social media made up stories about the virus and the vaccines. Lots of folks believed them because it matched what they wanted to think, even though it wasn't true.
3. Believing Your Social Media Bubble: Sometimes, the internet shows you only what you want to see. This means you might only hear one side of the story, and you start thinking it's the only truth, even if it's not.
Some images and videos about Post-truth :
For the better understanding about post-truth watch this two videos :
Why Is This a Problem?
Post-truth is a big issue because it can make people believe things that aren't true. This can affect important decisions, like who to vote for or whether to get a vaccine. It can also cause fights and disagreements in society.
Implications of Post-Truth:
Here are some things that can happen because of post-truth:
1. Less Trust: People might stop trusting important sources like news and science because they think those sources are lying or hiding the truth.
2. More Arguments: Post-truth can lead to fights and arguments because people believe different things and don't trust each other's facts.
3. Bad Decisions: When leaders make decisions based on what's popular instead of what's true, it can lead to problems. Imagine if a leader doesn't believe in climate change and doesn't take action to protect the environment.
How Can We Navigate Post-Truth?
To deal with post-truth, we need to be smart about the information we see online:
1. Check Your Facts: Don't believe everything you read or hear on the internet. Check if it's from a reliable source before believing it.
2. Listen to Different Opinions: Try to hear what different people think, not just the ones who agree with you. This helps you see the full picture.
3. Ask Questions: If something sounds too good or too bad to be true, ask questions. Find out if there's more to the story.
4. Teach Critical Thinking: We can help others by teaching them to think carefully about what they see online and to question things that don't seem right.
In sum up :
In simple words, post-truth is when feelings and opinions are more important than facts. It can cause problems, so it's crucial to be careful and check information before believing it. By doing this, we can help make sure that facts and truth are still essential in our world.
Citation :
Post-truth Wikipedia Click here to visit
From Dilip Barad teacher's blog click here to read
Discussion about Post-truth word click here to watch
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