“If we choose, we can live in a world of comforting illusion.”
— Noam Chomsky
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People can decide to see the world in a way that makes them feel better, even if it's not true. Imagine someone choosing to believe that their favorite sports team is the best, no matter how often they lose. This belief makes them happy, but it doesn't reflect reality. In a similar way, we might ignore problems or difficult truths to feel more comfortable in our everyday lives. While this can make us feel better in the short term, it doesn't help us face and solve real issues. For a healthier life, it's important to balance comfort with honesty and deal with things as they really are.
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