Why are we arguing and screaming over facts?

A fact (singular) is defined as something that exists; reality; truth. So why argue? What’s up with all the screaming?

It seems to me we are confusing facts with an opinion.

Facts (plural) are an interesting thing. When we put two or more facts together, we don’t get a bigger fact, we get an interpretation. An interpretation more precisely stated is a perception.

When we’re unaware of our thinking, it’s easy to confuse our perception with a fact. But perception isn’t reality, it’s just our unique view of it.

A fact is the universe’s truth. An opinion is an individual’s perception.

Maybe this is why the phrase goes, “Opinions are like assholes; everyone’s got one.”

If you want to speak to a fact, please do – but, in my opinion, when I feel the need to argue and scream, I’m just being an asshole.