Do you think knowing the truth is important?


The importance of knowing true information



Moses Humphries


Knowing the truth is one of the most important things in life, because without it, we end up living in a world of guesses, myths, and assumptions. The Gapminder “You are probably wrong about the world” quizzes are a perfect example of this. These quizzes test people on facts about the world, things like global poverty, health, education, and the environment. Shockingly, most people score worse than chance. In other words, a monkey choosing answers at random often does better than humans who think they know the facts.

This clearly shows why truth matters. If people believe the world is getting worse when in reality global health, education, and living standards have been improving, they may feel hopeless and powerless. But when we know the true information, we see that progress is possible and that human effort really does make a difference. For example, one Gapminder question asks how many girls in the world finish primary school. Many people guess a very low number, but in truth, around 90% of girls today complete primary school. This fact completely changes the way we see the future. Instead of thinking “nothing ever gets better,” we can see that education is improving worldwide.

Knowing the truth also protects us from misinformation. In today’s world, false stories and fake news spread quickly online, and if we don’t have the right facts, we can easily be manipulated. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation about vaccines caused fear and confusion. But by relying on true information from reliable sources like the World Health Organization (WHO), people could make safer choices.

Another reason why truth is important is because it builds trust. In friendships, families, or even governments, trust can only exist when the truth is respected. Lies may work for a short time, but they always break trust in the long run. Just like Novak Djokovic’s training proves that greatness requires discipline and honesty with yourself, society’s greatness also depends on honesty and truth.

So, while sometimes the truth can be hard to hear, it is always more valuable than living in ignorance. Knowing the real facts gives us hope, helps us make better decisions, and inspires us to keep working for a better future.


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