The Obsolescence of Truth

Does the internet make truth obsolete?

In the information age, where facts are endlessly available-- just awaiting someone's effort to find them and form an opinion-- does it matter more what is true, or what is thought to be true?

Considering that a majority of Americans believe in UFOs, isn't that more significant in the long run than whether or not UFOs exist? I mean, rationally speaking, if UFOs have never visited the earth, by definition, their existence (or non-existence) has had less impact on our lives than the belief of their existence. The fact that their existence cannot be proven false is more important than the fact that it also cannot be proven true.

The fact that God cannot be proven to exist is also the reason why so many people worship God. It is something inalienable by nature-- a belief that cannot be proven false. If one believes strongly enough, it provides the foundation for oneself, knowing one thing to be absolutely true, in a world where nothing is really true.

Because in life, truth ultimately does not matter.

It used to matter more, however. When great truths were found, they spread like wildfair across the earth. Everyone knew them to be true, and great battles were fought where the truth was in dispute. It was so obvious to each side that they were the holder of truth, and not the heathens to the north/south/east/west.

Today the truth sits splayed out for all to see but refuse to acknowledge. Truth has become the elephant in the room for the entire globe.

With no excuse to be ignorant, how much devotion to truth-seeking should we expect from each other? It's hard work finding the truth, when it's available at the touch of a button. It truly is easier to be ignorant.