Answers Quote by Stephen Colbert
“Truthiness is what you want the facts to be as opposed to what the facts are. What feels like the right answer as opposed to what reality will support.”
About This Quote
Source Television: The Colbert Report, 2006
Distinguishing between desired narratives and objective reality, highlighting bias in interpreting facts.
In simple terms: Wanting facts to fit our beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Check your biases.
Themes
truth
bias
perception
reality
politics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political debate
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
motivated reasoning
information distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- What facts do you wish were different?
- How does desire shape your interpretation?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to comforting falsehoods.
