Just a theory

I have a theory. Here it is.

A fallacy is a false, deceptive and deceitful statement or argument. It is the opposite of evidence or fact. My theory is that people believe a theory not because of its intrinsic legitimacy or the amount of truth is carries. Their belief is highly correlated with the person who states the notion or argument, and the number of people believing that statement at the moment of theory evaluation.

If the above holds, then my theory's corollary is that people do not believe in evidence or truths. They believe in propaganda. They borrow rationality from an outside source, mainly status and headcount, in order to believe in, and hence reinforce a statement or notion. As the process grows in a viral fashion and turns into a vicious circle, it feeds into the notion like fire and gives it more power, clout and credibility.

This is why media is a dangerous and powerful voice. And that's the voice of truth is unheard.

That's why artists who can't adhere to their legend fail, and those who live up to the image they are projecting succeed.

That's why writers who can relate the unshakable human emotions make it, and those who write to please their editors fail.

My theory is simple, and since I don't have status, it will take a heck of a lot of people to believe it. Then it will become truth. Just like the theory predicted.

So what comes first - truth or belief? If you understand my theory, the answer is yours.