Fresh facts come in; known facts go out.
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We are knowledgeable because we know the facts and the details. We have invested years and years to be specialists in any field. But the process of knowing facts does not end there. An attempt has been made in this article to understand what is best regarding facts and how to make those facts more useful for all.
The facts are units of our knowledge. These facts are in our subconscious minds. Some facts are deeply rooted, like our values, beliefs, and culture. The majority of facts are about our ancestors, civilization, universe, arts, animals, plants, science, foods, hygiene, weather, seasons, health, technology, economy, and places, and the list is long.
We gather knowledge from multiple sources, mostly in the early phases of our growth. We apply those facts as situations arise.
Before explaining the dilemma of facts, just consider the following examples:
Forecasting about rain is one set of facts until the rainy season arrives and a new fact of actual rainfall is established. We read about Explorer from one source and took it as final. Surprisingly, in other sources, fact is something else. Once, only a bit was known about how our bodily systems operate. Today, many amazing facts are known about the human body.
Even after getting fresh facts from all walks of life, we can’t say all the facts are known. That is why we are working on what is next. We are living in a world of many possibilities.
Any individual is capable of knowing the details in two or three areas, and for other things, he seeks opinions or information from others. This is a common practice. We rely on others.
Whatever facts are ingrained in the minds of people today, touching our lifestyles is most likely to be modified, improved, or altered as the matter is investigated in detail.
Here is what is to be done to have a clear picture in our minds about any issue:
1. Verify any information from different sources. In the present scenario, the sources are many and easy to comprehend.
2. Read as many books as possible on any topic. This is an effective means to get the matter clarified and concluded.
3. Get yourselves updated from time to time, irrespective of the fields you are working on. Claiming to be an expert is easy, but being an expert demands all of your energy, time, and attention. All the time, you must be anxious to know more.
4. Practice active listening. We listen half, make large interpretations, and finally come to conflicts.
5. All conflicts are the consequences of our incomplete learning. We are in a hurry to win but are not committed to going in-depth. We are not fair in our approaches and force our views on others. The matter remains inconclusive.
6. We must know the context of any happenings. It is possible to narrate or describe any matter truly only when we are aware of situations that cause something good or bad to happen.
7. People come on the same page conveniently, but only when facts are based on studies and research.
8. Don’t jump to conclusions and continue verifying issues from another angle. Even the same set of data can have varying explanations.
9. Trends and traditions need to be examined to derive the facts and their relevance in the changing scenario.
10. To be curious to know beyond what is said is a sign of wisdom.
11. Many minds working together may come to some fresh facts that are far from existing. It is most likely to be reliable and fit for the occasion.
12. Accepting reality is hard, but it solves many issues, just as the light works wonders in darkness. It is possible when we are ready to face the unpredictable.
13. Our interpretations must be based on facts, not simply on assumptions.
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Remember:
Facts are not static. Examine any issue from different angles. Be a learner. Many facts are not written on stones, and they are likely to be different on probing. Check the facts before sharing.
Give space to a higher level of facts that are the inputs of our progress.
