The article explores the phenomenon of people adhering to falsehoods that resonate emotionally or reinforce their identities. It posits that a cultural shift towards a post-literate society, where emotions and intuitions outweigh structured arguments, has altered how truth is perceived. The work of filmmaker Werner Herzog exemplifies this idea, as he utilizes deception in storytelling to evoke what he terms 'ecstatic truth,’ highlighting how emotional impact can sometimes eclipse factual accuracy. This shift may contribute to a broader instability in individual and collective identities.
Werner Herzog challenges the traditional notions of truth, suggesting that sometimes a lie can convey a deeper, more meaningful reality, transcending factual accuracy.
In today’s post-literate culture, the definition of truth is increasingly shaped by emotional resonance rather than factual evidence, complicating our understanding of reality.
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