Objectivity — it’s the persistent examination of multiple sources, the pursuit of facts, and the willingness to compare different viewpoints. It’s the ability to look at things from another’s perspective and admit: “Maybe I’m wrong.” But how many people truly seek this? In most cases — they don’t.
People aren’t drawn to truth — they’re drawn to comfort. It’s more convenient to consume ready-made narratives from the media, social environments, and culture. This applies not just to politics but to nearly every sphere of life — science, history, religion, economics.
Why Is Objectivity Unappealing?
One of the simplest reasons: thinking is hard. Critical thinking requires effort, and if something doesn’t feel good — it’s easier to dismiss it than to accept a version of reality that contradicts your belief system.
Beyond that, objectivity threatens the stability of a person’s inner worldview. If it turns out that your mental model of the world was built on illusions or simplifications, that brings discomfort, fear, and inner resistance. So people reject objectivity not because it’s unconvincing, but because it’s destabilizing.
Hitting the “Wall”
The most painful experience is when the world around you resists your attempts to see differently. When you try to explain something, but the more you speak, the more you realize: others don’t want to understand — they want to protect their familiar view of the world.
Often, people react aggressively not because you’re wrong, but because your words threaten their mental comfort zone. That’s why “truth” so often feels like an attack — or is labeled as evil, dangerous, or manipulative.
What Can We Do?
First, accept this painful truth: most people don’t want truth. They want reassurance.
They don’t want to change their worldview — they want to protect it.
That’s why arguing is often useless. It’s not about logic. You must find those rare individuals who are genuinely open — who are ready to question themselves, to walk through discomfort, and to seek truth for its own sake.
The world isn’t black and white. And if you’ve started to notice that — you’re already walking a difficult path. Only a few are willing to take it.