The Role of Numbers in Increasing Trustworthiness in Information Gathering

Numbers are essential in increasing the trustworthiness of information gathering as they reduce the likelihood of self-deception. While numbers do not provide certainty, they help in converging the senses and quantifying data, enhancing trust in the gathered information. Unlike subjective experiences like tactile illusions in schizophrenia, numbers provide a clear, tangible, and reliable basis to build trust in information.