The Illusion of Objectivity in Writing

The insight reveals that the belief that non-fiction authors are presenting objective truths is an illusion. People perceive their version of reality as the definitive one and often think others are wrong if they have a different perspective. The inability to write objectively is highlighted, as authors can only portray their filtered version of reality, making it impossible to capture the objective truth.

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