Veracity

by Douglas E. Richards

“We’re living in the best of times. But if we allow our perception of humanity to be shaped by the news, it’s easy to believe that we’re living in the worst of times.”

“You really are one of the most painfully naive people I’ve ever known,” she said. “But in this case, at least, you aren’t alone. Pundits will tell you that we’re now living in the post-truth age. Well, I’ve got news for you—we’ve always lived in the post-truth age.