Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment. — Plato

Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.

Author: Plato

Insight: We're drawn to lies that flatter us or confirm what we already believe—they feel like relief, not deception. Social media exploits this perfectly: misinformation spreads faster than truth because the spell is more satisfying than the reality.

Source: The Republic, Book II

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Whatever deceives men seems to produce a magical enchantment.

PlatoThe Republic, Book II

Insight

We're drawn to lies that flatter us or confirm what we already believe—they feel like relief, not deception. Social media exploits this perfectly: misinformation spreads faster than truth because the spell is more satisfying than the reality.

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Plato

Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, born around 428 BC in Athens, Greece. He is known for founding the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato's philosophical works, including "The Republic" and "The Symposium," continue to be highly influential in Western philosophy.

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