True journalists uncover the truth and bring important matters to the public’s attention. Max Hastings, a formidable journalist and military historian, once speculated that: “Never in history have lies been such vital instruments of diplomacy and policy.”
So why is truth so important, and what makes a lie acceptable? Whenever we find ourselves in a state of uncertainty, there’s an element of fear, a disconnect that makes falsehoods appear real. The opposite of this is peace and serenity; the contrast is as stark as night is to day.
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