True vs. "true"
What is True?
The October 2000 issue of Forbes ASAP is a remarkable, voluminous anthology pondering the question: What is true? An impressive crowd of cognoscenti discuss the status of truth in the digital age in each of their respective specialties: business, culture, faith, science, history, and people. A tone of jaded skepticism pervades, except of course in the science column. On culture, Pico Lyer's (sic), "Do You Copy?" and, Ian Frazier's, "Th-Th-That's Not All Folks," both commend the facsimile over the original, the fabrication over the real. In contrast, Stephen Jay Gould's, "Only Human," offers a wistful tribute to the authentic artifact en route to a biological definition of the human essence. Richard Dawkins', "Hall of Mirrors," is a stirring apologetic for science being the oracle of truth. For faith, Reynolds Price discloses a gentle and wisehearted Christian confession written to his godson. And, Michael Korda offers an amusing, if derisive, look at the Bible from the perspective of a publisher. This special issue features fine, fascinating writing across the board and is highly recommended. Finally, Zogby's, What is "True"? Poll includes several enlightening revelations. 90
