Believing Is Seeing
The phrase seeing is believing is understood by most everyone I have known, including myself, as obviously true. Here is an internet explanation of the idiom:
When we hear the phrase “seeing is believing,” what comes to mind? Perhaps it brings up images of a skeptic who needs concrete evidence before they can believe something. Or maybe it makes us think of the power of visual proof in convincing others. Regardless, this idiom has become a common saying that reflects our reliance on tangible evidence.
Over time, this idea became more widespread and was adopted by various religions and cultures. For example, in Christianity, there is a famous story about doubting Thomas who refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw him with his own eyes. Similarly, many Eastern religions emphasize the importance of personal experience over blind faith.
The idiom “seeing is believing” also gained popularity during the Enlightenment period when science began to play a more prominent role in society. Scientists emphasized the importance of empirical evidence and observation in understanding natural phenomena.
Today, this idiom continues to be widely used and serves as a reminder that personal experience can often be more convincing than hearsay or second-hand information. It encourages people to seek out firsthand experiences and make their own judgments based on what they see rather than relying solely on what others tell them.
Over the last few years I have been receiving an internet education on cognitive science, starting from Jordan Peterson, continuing with John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau, and Iain Mc
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