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“The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence”

Aldous Huxley

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Believing in something without proof can be very harmful. Imagine if someone blindly believes rumors without checking if they are true. This can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. For example, if a friend tells you that another friend said something bad about you, and you believe it without asking or finding out the truth, you might end up losing a good friend over a lie. In history, people once believed the Earth was flat because they didn't have proof otherwise. When explorers and scientists later found evidence that the Earth is round, our understanding changed for the better. To apply this in your life, always try to find the truth and seek proof before accepting something as fact. It helps prevent misunderstandings and promotes a clearer, more informed way of thinking.

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Critical thinking Epistemology Intellectual integrity Logic Philosophy of mind Rationality Reason Skepticism
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