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Jul 5, 2026how to separate facts from opinionsFacts vs. Opinions

Facts vs. Opinions: A Simple Test for Clearer Thinking

To separate facts from opinions, run each statement through one test: could it be verified by anyone, independent of who's speaking? If yes, it's a fact (true or false, but checkable). If it depends on judgment, taste, or interpretation, it's an opinion. Most stuck arguments are two people treating opinions as facts and getting nowhere.