Prompt Cast
The Importance of Seeking the Truth and Thinking for Yourself
TLDR In his commencement speech, Josh Clark advises the Class of 2020 to be critical thinkers and seek the truth for themselves, rather than relying on partial truths presented by others. He emphasizes the importance of doing research, seeking out experts, and avoiding passing along incomplete information to others.
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The commencement speaker, Josh Clark, congratulates the Class of 2020 and reveals that they have been kept in the dark about the whole truth of the world, but advises them not to dwell on it.
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Throughout your life, people will try to manipulate you by presenting a partial truth, so it is important to think for yourself, do your own research, and seek out experts to find the truth.
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To avoid exhaustion and paranoia, it is important to search for the missing pieces and find the truth about something that is important to you, but if it's not important, don't pass along an incomplete picture to others.
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No matter how long something has been called a flower, if it harms people, it is actually a weed.
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You are special and unique, not just as an individual, but because you were born a human being, and every single person you will ever meet in your entire life is as valuable and worthwhile as you are.
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