Dear Truth-Seekers,

The internet is a petri dish of rumors. It’s where they go to spread and propagate. And you can find pretty much any truth you’re looking for here. So what you have to have is a nose for nonsense. And the best way to develop that is to learn how to criticize yourself.

Simply stated, the more you want something to be true, the less likely it is to be true. If a rumor makes you look like a hero and your opponent a fool, it’s probably not totally true. That doesn’t mean that your point of view is false or invalid. It’s just that the truth is more complex than that.

If you have a strong sense of what you believe and an equally strong willingness to revise it, then the internet is the world of information at your fingertips. But if you’re stuck believing one thing is true and you can’t ever change your mind, then it’s just one big trick. And you’re the mark.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck