Truthiness (Stephen Colbert)

Truthiness, a term coined by Stephen Colbert, refers to the quality of believing something based on intuition, emotion, or perceived truth rather than on factual evidence or logical reasoning. It highlights how people often accept ideas because they feel true or align with their beliefs, rather than because they are supported by facts. In essence, truthiness reflects a preference for what "feels right" over what is actually confirmed, often influencing opinions, decisions, and political discourse in a way that can obscure objective truth.