“Our civilization depends critically on the idea of at least one positive truth”
— Aldous Huxley
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Our society works because we believe in at least one good and true idea that we all agree on. Think about how everyone trusts that money has value. If people stopped believing in money, we wouldn't be able to buy things or pay for services. The whole system would fall apart. This shows that having a shared, positive belief is essential for everything to run smoothly. When people share and trust these positive truths, it brings them together and helps them cooperate. This same concept can apply to other things we rely on, like justice, honesty, or community. We need these shared beliefs to keep our worlds stable and functional.
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