Truth-telling
Truth telling is a term coined by philosopher Micheal Foucault which refers to a a way of speaking that breaks through an established, if implicit, social consensus. Whoever speaks the truth breaks open the solidified story in which the group seeks refuge, ease, and security. This makes speaking the truth a dangerous endeavor. It strikes fear in the group, and results in anger and aggression. Truth-telling is dangerous. Yet it is also necessary. No matter how fruitful a social consensus may be at a certain time, if it is not dismantled in time and renewed, it will putrefy and eventually have a suffocating impact on society. In such times, the truth will emerge as a sincere voice that breaks through the dull refrain of an established story.
References
- Desmet, Mattias. (2022). The Psychology of Totalitarianism Chapter 1. Science and Ideology (19). Chelsea Green Publishing: White River Junction, Vermont.
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