Challenging the Status Quo

Questioning the reasons behind conflicts like the war involving Putin can lead to backlash as individuals are expected to conform to certain narratives. Similarly, discussing US hegemony and dominance may be contentious due to deep-rooted beliefs within American academia, where many institutions are funded by the government, security state, or large donors linked to the prevailing narrative. It can be challenging to change someone's viewpoint if their livelihood is tied to holding onto a specific belief, as Mark Twain suggested.