Neither in Football nor Politics is Truth a Guarantee of Justice

The notion that 'truth is not truth,' as once stated by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encapsulates a shift toward a 'post-truth' era. This period, marked by the abandonment of facts and truth in favor of emotions and rhetoric, has profoundly reshaped politics and public discourse.

Oxford Dictionary's designation of 'post-truth' as its word of the year in 2016 signaled a growing awareness of this phenomenon. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is particularly associated with this post-factual period, where political discourse often prioritizes feelings and rhetoric over evidence and established research.

While acknowledging that multiple truths can coexist and that complexity is valuable, the article distinguishes this from the post-factual approach. The latter actively sows doubt about opponents' intentions and backgrounds, elevating personal feelings to the same level as years of research. This trend often involves a disregard for both expert authority and factual knowledge.

In societies where common narratives are faltering, the article concludes, fact-resistant viewpoints tend to thrive, creating an environment where objective truth struggles to gain traction.

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