“The masses have never thirsted after truth. They demand illusions, and cannot do without them.”

The Art of Seduction, The Charismatic

It goes without saying that the pursuit of truth is a massively important endeavour.

One could say that the search for absolute truth serves as the cornerstone of any prosperous civilisation.

Establishing realistic conclusions to complex or controversial questions is arguably the only genuine route to uncovering new ideas and producing meaningful inventions.

Whilst this notion is undoubtedly true, it is also important to recognise that such a pursuit is largely reserved for a minority of people.