The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in South Africa after apartheid to uncover the truth and heal the rift between black and white South Africans. It had three committees dealing with human rights violations, reparation and rehabilitation, and amnesty. Some criticized the commission for focusing on reconciliation rather than retribution, but others saw it […]
The single version of the truth approach to record archiving ensures concurrency by having a central or synchronized database. Non-versioning storage methods can cause redundancy and errors. The single version method prevents conflicts but can be costly and vulnerable to crashes. The one version of the truth approach to record archiving requires a business to […]
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requires lenders to provide accurate and standardized information about credit charges. TILA applies to consumer credit subject to a finance charge and allows consumers to sue for damages and withdraw from contracts. The United States Federal Reserve Board enforces TILA. The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is a US […]
Truth in sentencing advocates for serving a substantial portion of a judge’s sentence without early release on parole. It is believed to deter crime and protect victims, but may contribute to higher prison costs and remove incentives for good behavior. It is often linked to other sentencing guidelines and varies by region. Reform is complex […]
The Truth in Savings Act requires banks to disclose fees and provide annual percentage returns to customers. It aims to provide transparency and prevent banks from taking advantage of customers. However, it only applies to natural persons and has resulted in increased paperwork when opening an account. The Truth in Savings Act is a government […]
Truth serum is a drug used to extract information from uncooperative or forgetful subjects. However, its effectiveness is controversial as it can cause confusion and fabrication. The US and Russia are testing other drugs for potential use in high-profile cases involving national security. Truth serum is a drug used to obtain information during an investigation […]
Brutally honest people may have been raised in a hypercritical environment or use it as a defense mechanism. Some lack emotional growth and social filters, while others use it to stave off future disappointment or for their own entertainment. Few people can navigate life successfully without receiving a single piece of constructive criticism or brutal […]
Adding a photo to a claim increases the likelihood of it being believed due to fluency. Long-term relationships make people more likely to quickly believe their partner, while strangers are generally not perceived as truthful. When a photo is added along with a claim, it tends to make it more likely that a person will […]
An affidavit of truth is a statement made by a “sovereign citizen” disavowing the legal authority of federal, state, and municipal governments. It is based on the US Constitution and rejects the powers of state and municipal authorities. The document revokes any power of attorney asserted by the federal government and disavows actions such as […]
The concept of absolute truth has been debated for millennia. While some believe in relative truths, it is difficult to refute the existence of absolute truth. Science tends to avoid absolutism, and many religions contain absolute truths. Well-functioning societies require agreed-upon truths, whether they are absolute or universal. An absolute truth, sometimes called a universal […]
An idiom uses figurative rather than literal meaning, such as “dance around the truth” meaning to avoid speaking openly or evading the truth. The only way to understand idiomatic expressions is through exposure in conversation, as literal definitions do not necessarily convey the actual meaning. Dancing around the truth implies evasion and insincerity, often due […]
Comedian Stephen Colbert popularized and redefined the word “truth” on The Colbert Show in 2005 to refer to things one feels to be true, regardless of conflicting facts. The word quickly caught on and was named Word of the Year in 2006. Colbert invented the word without realizing it already existed and intended it as […]
Rhyming statements are perceived as more truthful, according to research. The brain processes rhymes easier, leading people to mistake this ease for truthfulness. Examples include aphorisms and works by Dr. Seuss. Statements that include rhyming words are more likely to be perceived as true, according to research. In one study, participants were presented with two […]
