"When wellbeing is at stake, truth should be the principal concern. " "a critical mindset ... is our only hope in a world so full of bullshit." I agree wholeh

"When wellbeing is at stake, truth should be the principal concern. " "a critical mindset ... is our only hope in a world so full of bullshit." I agree wholeheartedly... but I have no proof or reason to back it up - why is it so important?