In an environment where truth and lies intermingle freely, the ability to discern between them—discrimination in the sense of critical judgment—is crucial. The phrase "every truth is told amidst a blizzard of every lie" suggests a chaotic information landscape, where accurate information is obscured by falsehoods, half-truths, and noise. This scenario mirrors the modern information age, where data overload, misinformation, and competing narratives make it challenging to identify reliable truths. Below, I explore why discrimination, as a cognitive and analytical skill, is vital in such a context, along with its implications and challenges.
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