Fractal Productivity

Fractal Productivity

When Truths Collide — How to Deal With Doubt, Think Through Contradictions, and Resolve Mental Gridlock

An essay on dealing with dilemmas and thinking straight when nothing adds up—featuring SIX PRACTICAL WAYS to handle conflicting truths.

Dennis Nehrenheim M.Sc.'s avatar
Dennis Nehrenheim M.Sc.
Jul 22, 2025
∙ Paid

TRUTH is a deep and contentious topic. Philosophers have debated it for centuries without reaching a consensus. Some say truth reflects reality. Others argue it’s about coherence, usefulness, or social agreement. Some even doubt it means anything at all—just a label we stick on ideas we favor.1

Still, truth matters. A lot. We search for it in courtrooms,…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Dennis Nehrenheim
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture