Truth

The concept of “Truth” is one of humanity’s most pervasive illusions. Although an objective reality may exist, our understanding of it is inherently limited by our human perspective. We think we know a great deal, yet, compared to the vastness of the universe—and all the knowledge we may one day acquire—we have barely scratched the surface. Indeed, those perceived as "the smartest" individuals cannot claim even 1% of the knowledge necessary to achieve long-term sustainability for everyone and everything on this planet. It truly takes a village, and, at the scale of humanity, it takes millions of villages working in concert.

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THINKERER (“I”) holds very few truths as absolute, and even those are accepted provisionally. I strive to identify truths that are self-evident—discoverable without reliance on external authority. For instance, if all human knowledge of mathematics were suddenly erased, we would eventually recreate math from first principles. In contrast, if all records of the Bible, Torah, and Koran were erased, they would never be exactly reproduced—though, given human nature, something similar would likely emerge.

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For THINKERER, truth is the sum of what one chooses to believe, shaped by experience, evidence, and values. It remains a deeply personal and ever-evolving construct. This view does not diminish the importance of seeking evidence or engaging in reasoned dialogue; rather, it underscores our need for humility and openness to different perspectives.

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In a societal context, this approach to truth resembles a distributed ledger in business. Each ledger is intended to match, but opening the books and auditing ensures consistency. When discrepancies emerge, it’s crucial to understand why, so that systemic flaws can be corrected and human errors minimized.

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In other words, whenever someone sells us “the Truth,” they’re not offering God’s truth; they’re selling their truth—because that is all any of us can offer. Unless a group agrees upon certain facts to maintain alignment and achieve common goals, every “Truth” remains a personal, and therefore partial, construction.

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If “true” is ever used as an adjective on this site, it is in error and will be resolved eventually.