Question Everything
Don't be afraid to challenge assumptions, even those that seem widely accepted. Develop the habit of asking "why" and "how" to understand the motivations and agendas behind the information you receive.
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In this book story of The animals' unquestioning loyalty to the pigs and their acceptance of manipulated information allows the pigs' tyranny to flourish. This warns against the dangers of blind faith and conformity.
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