
The Paradox of Perception
Because if we both are correct, there’s no argument
Advika Priyadarshi
4/8/20251 min read
It's often said that perception is reality, but this statement only holds true to a certain extent. Our perceptions are shaped by a myriad of factors. What one person perceives as truth may not necessarily align with another's reality. This divergence in perception becomes especially apparent when it comes to understanding others.
We only see a small part of people when we interact with them. Our impressions are influenced by limited interactions, behaviors, and visible appearances. These glimpses, however, don't give a complete picture of a person's emotions, motivations, and thoughts. For instance, despite outward displays of confidence and assertiveness, a person may be experiencing uncertainty and self-doubt on the inside, or this particular image for instance, I look at to me disoriented but maybe its just the person has a different approach to things or maybe even dual approach to things.
Despite it may appear paradoxical at first, the idea that conflict only occurs between two correct things highlights how individualized perception is. There wouldn't be a disagreement if one side was clearly correct and the other incorrect as the truth would be obvious. Truth, however, is usually complex and dependant around specific points of view.
To sum up Human perception is a multifaceted and individualized phenomenon that influences how we perceive the outside world and the people in it. Divergent viewpoints frequently result in misinterpretations and conflicts, underscoring the significance of acknowledging the limitations of our own viewpoints. We may resolve disagreements with more unity and understanding if we accept the legitimacy of different points of view and work to cultivate empathy.