Ifs Quote by David Severn
“If 50 million people say a stupid thing, it's still a stupid thing.”
About This Quote
Popularity does not validate truth; a widely held belief can still be false.
In simple terms: Many can be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question popular opinions.
Themes
critical thinking
truth
populism
Mood
philosophical
critical
Type
Ifs:0
Libertarian:0
Libertarianism:0
Liberty:0
Millions:0
People:0
Stills:0
Stupid:1
Stupid things:1
50 Million:0
Say Stupid:0
Stupid Thing:0
Thing Stupid:0
When to use this quote
- media literacy
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
majority
stupidity
belief
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- skeptical
- analytical
A Different Perspective
How do you verify claims?;What influences mass belief?
