Are illusions a good thing in life? Would it be better to
live with some illusions or to know the actual truth of/reality of every
situation?
We all go through life with a different view of the world.
In many ways we are all living in our very own world and are trapped in our own
illusions. These illusions are sometimes effective ways of coping with the
world around us, but they also can be quite dangerous. Throughout history, we
have seen many leaders who create their own reality leading to violence, death,
and tragedy. When we create our own realities and weaken our grip on the actual
world around us, we are vulnerable of
becoming stagnant and even regressive members of society. I believe the
truth is always hard to find seeing as we all have our own truth. However, in
today’s world especially, it is incredibly important that we try to find the
most accurate reality that we are able to. With one presidential candidate
famous for publically saying one thing and turning around and denying it, and
another who is constantly under scrutiny for her “lies,” it more important than
ever that Americans remain conscious of the world around them. Society is
constantly evolving and progressing, but sometimes we are under the illusion
that more progress has been made than what has actually happened. Some believe whole
heartedly that the days of racism, sexism, and homophobia, but one only has to
look around and see that is not that case. While comforting to believe we live
in a perfect world, this is simply not the case. Illusions make life easier,
but by no means make the world better.
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