The ancient Greeks had alternative facts too – they were just more chill about it
- Written by Joel Christensen, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
Understandings of truth may be found in the Muses' words.Jacopo Tintoretto's The Muses/WikpediaIn an age of deepfakes and alternative facts, it can be tricky getting at the truth. But persuading others – or even yourself – what is true is not a challenge unique to the modern era. Even the ancient Greeks had to confront different...
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