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The Truth of Truth: How Majority Shapes the Narrative | Andrew Li | TEDxYouth@PMSS
TEDx Talksยท 2025-11-11 17:11
Main Argument - The truth is objective and constant, not subjective or shaped by narrative [1][3] - The majority view, amplified by media, can distort the truth [2][4] - Conformity, driven by the desire for social belonging, can override individual judgment [16] Historical and Contemporary Examples - Galileo Galilee's experience demonstrates how powerful institutions can suppress scientific findings to maintain their narrative [5][6][7][8][9] - The Iraq War illustrates how governments can use media to promote a narrative, even if it's based on false information, leading to significant consequences [10][11][12][13] - Dr Jon Snow's fight against the prevailing miasma theory of cholera highlights how dissenting voices can be ignored, even when they hold the truth, resulting in tragic outcomes [20][21][22] Social Media and Information Age - Social media platforms prioritize views and likes over truth, creating echo chambers where dissenting views are suppressed [17][18][19] - The current information age requires individuals to be mindful of what they believe and to question the majority narrative [23][24] Call to Action - Individuals should be brave enough to question the majority, think independently, and seek facts to protect the objective truth [26][27]