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Milton Friedman famously posed the dilemma of reconciling between "food" and "poison," challenging the idea of compromising with objective truths. This metaphor raises salient questions: How do individuals balance differing perceptions of truth? Is it acceptable to negotiate over issues where facts should ideally remain uncompromised?

The Complexity of Personal and Collective Truths

Mau raises a critical point when she acknowledges that truth can be subjective. Each individual may possess their interpretation of truth, shaped by personal experiences, biases, and beliefs. As the media landscape evolves, this recognition of diverse truths can be both liberating and alarming. While it values individual perspectives, it also risks diluting the significance of objective facts.