Better job Quote by Matt Taibbi
““But the ineffectiveness of “facts” didn’t stop there. The election of Trump was not just a political choice, a vote against minorities and foreigners, against intellectuals, a cry for better jobs, etc. This was also a metaphysical choice. Sixty million people were announcing that they preferred one reality to another. Inherent in this decision was the revolutionary idea that you can choose your own set of facts. Blue-state America could not wrap its head around this during election season. Facts, they protested, are facts! But Trump voters did not agree. They believed facts were a choice. We had made ours, choosing to ignore certain things, and they would make theirs, doing the same. No amount of “calling Trump out” would change that.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Metaphysical Choice of Facts”, The Daily Beast, 2017
Describes how some voters treat facts as subjective choices, turning politics into a battle over reality.
In simple terms: People may reject objective facts in favor of personal belief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias, seek shared reality.
Themes
politics
truth
perception
identity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
commentary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- education
- media literacy
- political campaigning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
media framing
social division
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence could bridge differing realities?
- How do emotions override facts?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs is difficult without dialogue.
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