Real time Quote by Olen Steinhauer
““Later, once they had returned to Boston and gained some perspective, she would see that this was part and parcel of extremist thought the world over: the heaping on of selective trivia that only a computer could fact-check in real time, the raw accumulation of unverifiable anecdote that could create a new reality.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Espionage Thriller, Olen Steinhauer, 2014
Selective trivia and unverifiable anecdotes shape extremist narratives, creating new realities.
In simple terms: Trivia fuels extremist myths.
Key Takeaway
Question information sources.
Themes
information
extremism
truth
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- online research
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Propaganda
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify facts?
- What narratives influence you?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize data.
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