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 Why people don’t like to hear the truth ? 
 People like to believe in whatever they’re convinced off 
 Are you convinced that this is true? 
 bursts their bubble

fantasy helps people cope and gives them hope

you literally kill their hope and delusion with words 
 Because they already know it. 
 we are in an ether of meaninglessness and nonsense. 
 They don’t like living with the fact they could be wrong. 
 Especially when they were raised in an environment where they were criticized and humiliated for being wrong. 
 The truth is antisocial somewhat 
 the truth exposes ignorance. if you're comfortable with not knowing everything then the truth won't offend you IMHO 
 Because sometimes truth hurt 
 The truth is usually awful 
 This. Is the right question. 
 "He who has ears, let him hear" 
 because then they might have to change 
 Bring back carriage returns I say!!