"Il est indésirable de croire à une proposition lorsqu'il n'y a aucune raison de la supposer vraie."
— Bertrand Russell
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Believing something without any reason or evidence is not a good idea. Imagine a friend telling you that if you jump off a bridge, you will fly. There’s no proof that humans can fly, so it’s dangerous to believe that. In history, people once believed the Earth was flat until explorers proved otherwise. Holding on to beliefs without evidence can steer you in the wrong direction, just like following a faulty GPS would get you lost. In your own life, if someone says a new diet will make you lose weight quickly but there are no scientific studies to back it up, it’s smarter to question it. Making decisions based on evidence helps you avoid mistakes and keeps you safe.
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