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194Xi in China, Putin in Russia, Trump in the United States<sup><a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a></sup>—it feels as though the stock of truth is trading at an all-time low. What factors reduced it to a penny stock, and how can it be turned around? This article aims to set the foundation by anal
194yzing the<em> intrinsic value of truth</em>, while the following article <em>When is Lying Justified?</em> derives a model for when we may deviate from the truth. The subsequent post <em>Why is Truth Having a Hard Time? </em>explores the exact reasons for the recent decline of the value of truth in society overall, and <em>How to Save the Truth</em> provides a list of concrete measures to raise the importance of truth again. (<a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get alerted</a> when they are released).</span></p>
195<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">But first, in the spirit of truthfulness, it’s important to corroborate the examples above. Trump’s case is perhaps the most straightforward, as his statements have been systematically tracked and quantified: <em>The Washington Post</em> documented 30,573 false or misleading claims (not explicitly called <em>lies</em>, as that would imply intent) during his first term—an average of about 21 per day, giving rise to a world of so-called “alternative facts” and “post-truth politics.” The situation is no better with Xi and Putin. Many of their statements on international matters have been thoroughly debunked—for example, Xi&#8217;s claims regarding the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the origins of COVID-19, and Putin&#8217;s misrepresentation of NATO and the war in Ukraine. Fewer falsehoods about domestic affairs come to light in their cases, but only due to the severe suppression of free speech. In fact, this very suppression might be the clearest indicator of dishonesty: if you need to suppress voices, you’re not on the side of truth.</span></p>
196<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">To dispel any comfortable explanations right away, the issue doesn’t <em>lie</em> with these three individuals alone. They didn’t seize power through political coups, now ruling over a truth-seeking majority. Trump’s stance on truth—evident both directly through his well-documented falsehoods and indirectly through his felonies and disregard for democratic values<sup><a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a></sup>—was widely visible long before Americans freely voted him into a second term in 2024. Similarly, Putin’s approval ratings are reported to hover around 85%, a 15-point increase following his invasion of Ukraine.<sup><a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a></sup> Xi’s ratings aren’t much lower either.<sup><a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4">[4]</a></sup> Citing state propaganda as an excuse doesn’t hold up: everyone in Russia and China knows exactly what happens if they speak out openly and that corruption—which thrives on lies and dishonesty—is not just widespread but deeply embedded in the system. It’s easy to blame the leaders, but the uncomfortable truth is that it’s not them—it’s us, the people.</span></p>
197<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">However, have things really gotten worse in this respect? Human nature probably hasn’t changed recently. The feeling that truth is at an all-time low—implying that it used to be higher—may itself be deceptive. Could we be suffering from a distorted perception of reality, the classic “good old days” syndrome? Similarly, perhaps the central question of this article series, “How to make people care about truth <em>again,</em>” suffers from the same flaw as “Make America Great <em>Again”</em> in that we’d need to specify what “again” actually refers to, revealing that the perception of a better past is just an illusion?</span></p>
198<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The first approach to answering this question would be to look for scientific research. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of longitudinal studies on the subject. Most analyses of deception focus on <em>what</em> people lie about, <em>
198who</em> they lie to, and <em>why</em> they lie.<sup><a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5">[5]</a></sup> Some studies do examine lying frequency, concluding that small groups of “prolific liars” account for the majority of lies spread.<sup><a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6">[6]</a></sup> However, none have analyzed overall lying behavior over extended periods. Later, it will be argued that filling this gap is crucial—after all, we can only improve what we can measure—but for now, we need to explore other ways to approach the question.</span></p>
199<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Returning to the example of politicians, it’s fair to say that the predecessors of all the mentioned figures—Jiang and Hu in the case of Xi, Gorbachev and Yeltsin in the case of Putin, and Bush and Obama in the case of Trump—had a healthier relationship with truth. Of course, this is not to say they were angels of truth—far from it. It’s just a comparison, and if we end up with politicians who lie less, we should see it as a positive development.<sup><a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7">[7]</a> </sup>Moreover, the issue isn’t limited to these three countries. The <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-political-science/article/populist-backlash-against-globalization-a-metaanalysis-of-the-causal-evidence/A672BE773701512F9F4E0B171049E4DF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">global rise of populism</a> reflects this trend for several reasons. Populist rhetoric often appeals to emotions, fears, and hopes rather than empirical evidence (“what feels true is true”). It simplifies complex issues to create “us vs. them” narratives, often omitting inconvenient truths or distorting facts. It delegitimizes mainstream media, experts, institutions, and science as part of the “corrupt elite,” blurring the lines between truth and falsehood. It frequently relies on a cult of personality, where personal narratives are fabricated or exaggerated to enhance appeal. And it often comes with authoritarian tendencies, as leaders seek to control the narrative through lies and propaganda. All of this points to a declining valuation of truth worldwide.</span></p>
200<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The phrasing “<em>points to</em> a declining valuation of truth” is accurate because these developments don’t necessarily <em>prove</em> that truth itself is no longer valued. Theoretically, people could still value truth, but other factors might be considered more important. This could explain a voting behavior that appears anti-truth but isn’t necessarily so—for example, someone might think, “I don’t like Trump’s lies either, but I believe he’ll be good for the economy.”<a href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8"><sup>[8]</sup></a> However, this explanation—an easy way out for preserving the idea that people still value truth—doesn’t hold up. Studies have shown that fact-checking Trump’s statements had no noticeable impact on voter behavior.<sup><a href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9">[9]</a></sup> Instead, false claims are often either rationalized as true or dismissed with thoughts like, “All politicians lie,” implying that once lies are told, their quantity or severity no longer matters.</span></p>
201<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The normalization of conspiracy theories—such as QAnon or claims of widespread election fraud during the 2020 U.S. elections—provides further evidence of the decline in the value of truth. Once fringe beliefs, conspiracy theories have entered mainstream political discourse, indicating a shift in the public’s threshold for credible evidence. Studies showing that many individuals struggle to distinguish between factual statements and opinions support this picture.<sup><a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10">[10]</a></sup> Beyond this, numerous other developments make it highly plausible that disinformation has risen in recent years (as analyzed in the <a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">next post</a>, as well as RAND’s excellent report on <a href="https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2314.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Truth Decay</a>). For now, for the sake of truth, there’s no way around admitting it: there is indeed a growing disregard for truth.</span></p>
202<h2 style="margin-top: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">Why Truth at All?</span></h2>
203<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Truth may seem like the default starting position, where deviations—such as lies—need to be explained or justified. However, the opposite is the case: we weren&#8217;t born with a built-in commitment to truth, but learned this concept over many years. It comes at a cost: thinking critically takes effort, often slowing down decision-making and requiring self-discipline, unlike the much easier “anything goes” mindset. So, to understand why truth is under pressure today, we first need to step back and consider why we value it at all.</span></p>
204<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Many reasons for valuing truth can be summed up as <strong>benefits from better models</strong> <strong>of reality</strong>. Truth is grounded in <em>facts</em>, and knowing the facts helps us navigate the world. Either there is a lion behind the hill, or there isn’t—it’s very useful to know. Truth also enables us to <em>learn</em>: we take action, reality provides feedback, and we adjust our future decisions accordingly. This isn’t just a rational process—our emotions are directly involved as well. We feel good when we improve our models, even if we haven’t yet used them for anything. Einstein described his realization that a person in free fall does not feel their own weight as the “happiest thought of his life.” This emotional reward likely evolved because, over time, organisms with more accurate models of reality had a survival advantage. As a result, nature “wired” us to feel immediate satisfaction from discovering truth, even before we put it to use.</span></p>
205<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">This value comes not only from better individual models but also from society’s collective models: the <em>scientific endeavor</em> is our collaborative effort to get closer to the truth. We owe almost everything to it: our technology, higher life expectancy, reduced violence, and much more, resulting in an extremely high quality of life compared to historical standards. We must always remind ourselves of this; it’s incredibly easy to take our current situation for granted and forget that only the continued quest for truth made it all possible.</span></p>
206<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The second main group of benefits is <strong>social benefits</strong>
206—how others react to the way we handle truth. People don’t like being lied to because it makes their own quest for truth more difficult (exceptions are discussed further below), so they often punish dishonesty. These punishments can take many forms, from parents applying physical discipline or taking away a child’s privileges to friends distancing themselves—after all, no one seeks the company of a compulsive liar. As social animals, we learn these rules quickly, making social benefits just as important as the benefits of improved models.</span></p>
207<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Building on these two pillars are a range of effects that further reinforce the value of truth. Once we get a taste of it, our appetite only grows. For example, if we improve our models by learning about science, we become even more eager to close knowledge gaps—like a stamp collector with only a few missing pieces to complete a collection (at least it feels that way, which is all that matters). Similar reinforcing effects occur with social benefits. A society that highly values truth tends to punish those who go against it more severely—for example, through ostracization—encouraging even more people to stick to the truth. The same happens within ourselves: once we understand the value of truth, lying can feel even worse, as it brings guilt. Closely related to this, being honest with ourselves is another important dimension of truth—we don’t feel good if we can’t look into the eyes of the person in the glass.<sup><a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11">[11]</a></sup></span></p>
208<h2 style="margin-top: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">But it’s Still Just a Tool</span></h2>
209<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">All the above are good, plausible, and solid reasons for sticking to the truth, right? Yes, yes, and no—they are indeed good and plausible, but they are not solid. If we read carefully, none of these points value truth <em>intrinsically</em>; they all treat it as a means to an end. While they make a strong case for why truth benefits us, it inevitably raises the question of whether we should stay loyal to the truth if circumstances happen to be a little different.</span></p>
210<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">This question is far less hypothetical than it sounds—we lie all the time. For those who doubt this, the following statements might help refresh the memory: “I’m busy,” “Your email was in my junk folder,” “Your baby is cute,” “This meal is delicious,” “You’re improving a lot,” “I didn’t spend much on it,” “I like that thing you created,” “You don’t look fat in those pants at all,” “I love you,” “What a nice gift,” and many others. Lying also tends to increase in certain situations, with dating being a prime example. Or, what about the simple “I’m doing fine”? When grieving the loss of a loved one, answering truthfully can open the door to a conversation that feels too difficult to have. In such cases, most would agree that “I’m fine” is an acceptable response, even if it isn’t true.</span></p>
211<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">In ways like this, we <em>bend the truth</em> all the time. This article just did it as well: “Bending the truth” is not the truth but a deviation from the facts. Similarly, we tend to <em>smooth the edges</em>—a euphemism that, like many others, often involves a degree of dishonesty, as George Carlin aptly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuEQixrBKCc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pointed out</a>. Such smoothing can be very useful, as it lubricates social interactions. Yet, once again, it deviates from the truth.</span></p>
212<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The classic way to defend such lies is by calling them “white lies”—small distortions of the truth that are considered acceptable because they supposedly cause no real damage. However, white can quickly turn into grey or black (or even <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-nature-of-deception/202301/what-are-blue-lies-and-why-do-people-tell-them" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blue</a>); and like all colors, they’re in the <a href="https://opip.lol/colors-reality-and-the-twin-paradox/">eye of the beholder</a>. The potentially slippery slope of white lies will be explored in <em><a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When is Lying Justified?</a> </em></span></p>
213<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Moreover, we don’t only accept white lies. If we were living in Germany in 1943, and the Nazis asked whether we were hiding Jews in the attic, we would hopefully not adhere to Immanuel Kant’s <em>categorical imperative</em>, which insists on telling the truth at all times. Other examples of lying to protect someone include withholding the truth from a suicidal person about their spouse’s infidelity or taking the blame for something to shield another (“I took the $100”). Likewise, if our 100-year-old terminally ill grandmother finds emotional comfort in believing she will soon be reunited in heaven with her recently deceased husband, responding with “Granny, stop talking nonsense” wouldn’t feel right. If we have some heart, not only would we not contradict, but might even gently affirm her belief with an occasional, perhaps softened, “yes.”<sup><a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12">[12]</a></sup></span></p>
214<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">We also frequently lie to ourselves. When we don’t get what we want, a nonch
214alant “I didn’t want it anyway” can help us move on more quickly. At the very least, we focus on the negative aspects of what we didn’t get (or lost) or the positive aspects of not getting it (or losing it), distorting the true picture. If we were to criticize this kind of thinking, the question arises: what’s the alternative? Dwelling on past disappointments and getting upset over things we can no longer change anymore only drains our energy. Instead, staying positive and looking ahead helps us tackle future challenges. It’s hard to condemn this mindset. For the purpose of this article, however, the key point is that, once again, we’re deviating from the truth.</span></p>
215<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Truth is often avoided for a simple reason: it can hurt—a lot. In fact, it may be what hurts us most <em>psychologically</em> (we’re not talking about <em>physical</em> pain here). This becomes especially clear when someone criticizes us with entirely made-up claims; we can often shrug them off or even laugh because they’re so absurd. But when they expose an uncomfortable truth, it hits a nerve. As the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi said, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” That’s why it’s so hard to face the truth about ourselves—and why speaking the truth about others can be dangerous. Literature is full of characters who suffered for telling the truth (e.g., Oedipus, Prometheus)<sup><a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13">[13]</a></sup>, although we certainly don’t need fiction to find such cases. Most people forgive us our shortcomings, mistakes, and much else (more than we tend to think<a href="#_ftn14" name="_ftnref14"><sup>[14]</sup></a>)—but very few forgive us for speaking the truth.</span></p>
216<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">In most cases, truth is also for sale. If we were offered $100 to tell an innocuous lie, would we agree to it? If we decline out of steadfast noble principles, let’s put them to the test: what about $1,000? What about a billion? With a billion dollars, we could do immense good in the world—would refusing this offer not be the more morally questionable decision? Almost everything has a price<sup><a href="#_ftn15" name="_ftnref15">[15]</a></sup>, including truth, and for good reason—raising, once again, the question of how much truth there really is in the principle of always telling the truth.</span></p>
217<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Other cases where lies are commonplace and widely accepted include childhood myths (Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy), lies as self-defense (such as in cases of extortion), and comical statements made in jest (“This is the best article on truth ever”). Lies are also used for positive surprises (e.g., pretending to forget a birthday to set up a surprise party) and to bypass bureaucratic hassles (e.g., exaggerating symptoms to receive quicker medical attention in an overwhelmed healthcare system). These are just a few examples of how lying is normalized in everyday life.</span></p>
218<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">There are also cases that don’t involve outright lies but still conceal the truth—such as shielding children from the details of a horrific accident.<sup><a href="#_ftn16" name="_ftnref16">[16]</a></sup> Or what about wearing clothes? It’s literally a cover-up. Of course, we certainly wouldn’t accuse someone of hiding the truth just because they’re dressed. But this isn’t about blame; it’s simply another example of how we take measures to keep certain truths hidden—something society not only accepts but actively expects from us. When it comes to exposing ourselves—not just physically, but emotionally—there are often legitimate reasons to hold back the truth.</span></p>
219<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">What about the growing reverence for actors—who received hardly any social recognition 100 years ago<a href="#_ftn17" name="_ftnref17"><sup>[17]</sup></a>—whose main job is to pretend to be someone they are not? Of course, actors shouldn’t be accused of deception: there is a mutual understanding that they are portraying a role. In fact, their goal is often to convey that role as truthfully and realistically as possible, reveal
219ing deeper truths about the subject they portray. In other words, deviating from literal truth can sometimes serve to reveal more profound truths, much like fairy tales or fiction often do. Such cases—where truth may be sacrificed to achieve a greater truth—will be elaborated later. For now, this provides yet another example of how deviation from truth is not only commonplace but widely accepted.</span></p>
220<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Considering the wide range of ways we deviate from the truth, is there any way to preserve the idea of its intrinsic value? One attempt might be to argue that all the cases mentioned are merely exceptions to an otherwise stable rule. But how true can a rule be if it has so many exceptions? In fact, it takes far less to make us skeptical—in science and rational thinking, a single exception is enough to falsify a rule, as will be explored in <em><a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Rules and Laws</a></em>.</span></p>
221<h2 style="margin-top: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">The Rationality of Being Irrational</span></h2>
222<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">To emphasize the above point even further, let’s look at some cases where people go to great lengths to avoid knowing the truth. A striking example is the story of televangelist Peter Popoff, who astonished audiences by claiming to receive divine revelations about their personal details, illnesses, and addresses. However, skeptic James Randi and his team exposed the truth: Popoff was using an earpiece to receive information from his wife, who had gathered it beforehand from prayer cards filled out by attendees. The reaction of Popoff’s followers was astonishing. Instead of directing their anger at him, many turned on those who had exposed the scam—feeling their hopes had been shattered.</span></p>
223<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Another revealing story is that of psychologist Ray Hyman, who participated in a test of applied kinesiology—a method in which practitioners claim to determine whether a substance is &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad&#8221; for a person based on muscle resistance. In the test, practitioners placed drops of either glucose or fructose on volunteers’ tongues, then pushed down on their arms to see if they could resist. If the volunteer’s arm held firm, the sugar was deemed “good”; if not, it was considered “bad.” This is a well-known trick with no scientific basis. To evaluate its validity, researchers conducted double-blind tests—neither the practitioners nor the volunteers knew which type of sugar was being used. The results were clear: there was no connection between muscle resistance and the type of sugar given. When these findings were announced, the head practitioner turned to Dr. Hyman and said, “You see, that is why we never do double-blind testing anymore. It never works!” At first, Dr. Hyman thought he was joking. But from the practitioner&#8217;s perspective, the conclusion was entirely logical: since he already &#8220;knew&#8221; applied kinesiology worked, the only possible explanation was that there was something wrong with the scientific method.<a href="#_ftn18" name="_ftnref18"><sup>[18]</sup></a></span></p>
224<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Such reactions, however, are only surprising to outsiders—those who fail to grasp what’s really happening. If we were in a situation where such a belief brought significant value, chances are we’d respond in the same way. Similarly, many people’s circumstances—shaped by their genes, upbringing, personal experiences, and social circle—naturally position them to see belief in a <em>higher power</em> as a source of immense benefit. This can mean an endless source of hope or a way to transform the fear of death into anticipation of eternal bliss. Arguably even more important is the alignment with one’s social circle. Abandoning a deeply ingrained belief can feel like breaking ties with almost everything close to one’s heart—one’s past convictions, friends, extended family, and most painfully, one’s parents. Turning away from them may feel almost impossible, considering they gave us life and, hopefully, a great deal of love as well. In such circumstances, who wouldn’t live the hell out of that story of heaven?</span></p>
225<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">
225Many so-called “rational” thinkers struggle to understand this—and in doing so, become a little less rational themselves. It’s amusing to hear them say they can’t understand why people think the Earth is 6,000 years old, only to conclude that those believers are simply irrational. But they’ve admitted it themselves: they <em>don’t understand it</em>. And as always, when we don’t understand something, we should think about it until it makes perfect sense to us. We live in a world of cause and effect, and if people hold views that seem irrational, there must be a perfectly logical—or rational—reason behind them. Only by understanding the problem deeply—which often requires stepping into the opposite mindset (something many people find difficult)—can we engage with it meaningfully. By simply dismissing ostensibly irrational belief systems—or worse, calling their believers &#8220;stupid&#8221;<a href="#_ftn19" name="_ftnref19"><sup>[19]</sup></a>—the so-called rational person becomes the truly irrational.<a href="#_ftn20" name="_ftnref20"><sup>[20]</sup></a></span></p>
226<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">It’s easy to make this mistake when we overlook how different our incentive systems are. Many of us have gone through a long educational system that repeatedly rewarded truthfulness and penalized deviation—an experience that others may not have had to the same extent. We’ve built a social circle where expressing flat Earth views or belief in miracles would get us ostracized—or at least met with strange looks—while for others, it’s the exact opposite. On top of that, there are cumulative effects: in circles where truth is highly valued, it can even become a kind of “cult”—where knowing more facts than others places one higher in the hierarchy. This is something we simply don’t experience—nor strive for—if our social circle doesn’t reward it and if we gave up on being the most erudite person in the room a long time ago.</span></p>
227<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Incidentally, a key reason we believe in the importance of truth is that everybody seems to agree on it. Of course, what the truth is is often hotly debated, but its importance itself is rarely questioned. Ironically, this message is often louder among those who are furthest from the truth. An internet search for “flat earth truth” returns more hits than “round earth truth.” Similarly, a search for “seeking truth” leads to a multitude of religious sites, each emphasizing truth repeatedly. However, when someone declares “This is the truth” over and over, it should make us skeptical. A genuine truth seeker focuses on building arguments and presenting evidence, trusting that their reasoning will naturally lead people to the right conclusion—not insistently reinforcing a desired outcome like a relentless litany. This may be a form of offensive defense—anticipating the inevitable objection that their claim contradicts facts and aiming to make themselves and others believe it through sheer repetition (which can be highly effective) or at least blurring the lines between truth and falsehood.<sup><a href="#_ftn21" name="_ftnref21">[21]</a></sup></span></p>
228<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">As Jeremy Bentham pointed out, we are steered by the <em>masters of pleasure and pain</em>, and in a way, prisoners within the cage of our incentive system. To illustrate this, let’s consider an extreme example: Imagine we were offered every conceivable good—paradise on earth, reunion with lost loved ones, the undoing of every past wrong, and eternal bliss for ourselves and every living being on the planet. All of this would be ours in exchange (there’s always a catch!) for a single hour of torture. It would be difficult to argue against accepting such a deal. However, imagine we couldn’t commit in advance but were instead asked repeatedly during the hour of suffering whether we wanted to quit, ending the pain immediately. If the torture was “done right,” no one would be able to endure it.</span></p>
229<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">While sticking to the truth involves much weaker rewards and punishments, the same principle holds. We are bound by our incentive system, and we value the truth only insofar as it serves our goals. When the truth aligns with our incentives, we use it—when it doesn’t, we don’t. In this respect, there is hardly any difference between people; the difference lies in how our incentive systems happen to be shaped.</span></p>
230<h2 style="margin-top: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;">The End of Accountability? </span></h2>
231<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Many rational, truth-seeking readers may not like the above because it seems to diminish—or even dismantle—the importance of truth. So what, then, is the conclusion? Can we simply lie whenever we want, deflecting any criticism by saying, “It’s just a result of the incentive system I happen to be trapped in”? Can that be right?</span></p>
232<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">First, disliking what has been said is irrelevant—it’s not about what readers of this article like or dislike. This type of reasoning is precisely what rational people criticize when others believe or spread falsehoods based on emotions. This article seeks to explore the truth by putting all facts on the table. We should remain objective, verify whether these facts are indeed the facts, and think about what conclusions can be drawn from them.</span></p>
233<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Second, sometimes it is wiser to tear down a structure—whether a physical building or the construct of our attitude toward truth—to rebuild it on a stronger foundation. Telling people to always stick to the truth is not built on solid ground: they will quickly respond by listing the many ways we frequently deviate from the truth, causing us to lose our footing rather quickly. We need to think more deeply about better guiding principles for handling truth—which is what this article series aims to explore.</span></p>
234<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Third, showing understanding for why people deviate from the truth can be key to addressing the issue. The opposite approach—dismissing others with “they’re just bad”—does nothing to advance progress. Quite the opposite: approaching people this way only triggers their defenses and ensures they won’t change their views. The key lies in understanding their situation (and even showing empathy) while helping them see greater value in truth. At first, this may sound a little naïve or overly soft, but it isn’t. Punishments—including drastic ones—can be just as valid a tool to “help” people see more value in truth as rewards. More about this in <em>How to Save the Truth</em>.</span></p>
235<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Fourth, the decision about which actions to take isn’t solely determined by our incentive system, so we cannot use this as an excuse to lie. The <em>time horizon</em> of our actions’ implications also plays a key role;
235 two people can have identical incentive systems yet think very differently about the balance between short- and long-term goals. Those who can delay short-term gratification in favor of long-term gains will inevitably reach different conclusions about what to do. This is especially relevant in the context of truth, as understanding and valuing truth often require a long-term perspective. If we focus only on the present, we won’t care that a lion is lurking behind the hill if we’re only concerned with the next 10 seconds of our lives. From this perspective, the rise of short-term gratification tools—such as the internet providing instant pleasure through funny cat videos, pleasing tweets, or porn—may have contributed to the erosion of long-term thinking and, consequently, a diminished regard for truth.</span></p>
236<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Closely related to this, a key question is whether our incentive system accounts for the interests of others in some way. If we care only about ourselves, then our time horizon for our actions—which may impact many future generations—shrinks to however many years we expect to have left. An 80-year-old politician who only thinks of himself may consider only the short-term implications of his actions—perhaps the next 10 to 15 years—and find it much easier to deny facts that will materialize further in the future, such as climate change.<a href="#_ftn22" name="_ftnref22"><sup>[22]</sup></a> The relationship between truth, long-term thinking, and egoism will be elaborated further in <em>Why is Truth Having a Hard Time?</em>.</span></p>
237<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">There’s also a fifth point that needs to be mentioned in the context of our discomfort with denying truth any intrinsic value. A key distinction in ethical decision-making is the <em>difference between </em><em>theory and practice</em>. To analyze something clearly—without cluttering our minds—we first need to examine it in isolation, from a purely theoretical, <em>ceteris paribus</em> (all other things being equal) perspective. In the second step, we consider how our assessment changes in practice, where many other factors come into play. It’s like an experiment in a laboratory, shielded from outside influences, where the subject is treated as if in a vacuum to understand its core characteristics. This distinction is discussed in greater detail in the concept of “The Wall of the 1,000 Filters” in the free eBook <a href="https://increasinghappiness.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The History, Present and Future of Happiness</a> (from page 92). So far, the analysis in this article has remained purely theoretical. Thus, stating that truth lacks intrinsic value does not imply that we can ignore it in practice—in fact, adhering to truth may still be a highly useful rule. Paradoxically, even if we conclude that truth has no intrinsic value in theory, in practice, it may still be beneficial to claim that it does—which, ironically, would be a lie in itself but potentially a useful one. More about this in <em>When is Lying Justified?</em></span></p>
238<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Another way to make it clear that truth cannot have truly intrinsic value is the following: Let’s imagine we ask someone why they believe truth has intrinsic value. One type of response might be that it cannot be questioned—a simple rule we must follow, passed down by parents, philosophers, or scripture. This “someone else said so” or “just because” type of reasoning clearly cannot be a valid argument (as will be elaborated in <a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>On Rules and Laws</em></a>). Another response might be: “Truth is valuable because…” followed by an explanation of what it aims to achieve. At that point, the specific reasons no longer matter—because by answering in this way, one implicitly acknowledges that truth serves a deeper objective, making it non-intrinsic.</span></p>
239<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Assigning truth intrinsic value is not only incorrect in theory but also poses real-life dangers in practice. Since this idea can be easily refuted, it risks undermining the very value we derive from truth. For example, if we emphasize the absolute importance of never lying and then inevitably get caught telling an innocuous lie (as discussed earlier), some may take this as justification to reject truth altogether—failing to stick to it when it truly matters.</span></p>
240<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Another danger arises when sticking to the truth is used as a justification to cause harm for personal gain. For instance, let’s revisit the case where Nazis ask where Jews are hidden. At the time, many people had a personal interest in denouncing Jews—whether to seize their property, retaliate over past conflicts, or act out of jealousy toward the wealth they had accumulated through hard work. Such individuals could expose the Jews’ location and justify it by saying, “I don’t want to lie! I’m just sticking to the truth!” In other words, they <em>hide behind the truth</em>. Rather than relying on rigid rules, we must take responsibility for considering whether our actions do good or cause harm. To answer this chapter’s title question, “The End of Accountability?”—No, this is not the end of accountability, but the beginning.</span></p>
241<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The bottom line is this: The truth about truth is that it’s not about truth. Does that mean we can ignore truth altogether? No—but it is crucial to understand why, and when deviating from the truth may be justified. The next post, <em>When is Lying Justified?</em>, aims to build a model and decision tree to answer these questions.</span></p>
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252<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> The reference to political figures in this article, particularly Donald Trump, is not an endorsement or condemnation of any political stance. Trump is highlighted primarily due to his visibility and the extensive documentation of his statements, making him a widely recognized and illustrative example. Whether his overall actions serve the reader’s interests, the United States, or the world at large is a separate debate and beyond the scope of this article. That broader assessment is taken up in a <a href="https://opip.lol/wake-up-america/">separate piece</a> focused specifically on evaluating Trump’s impact and decision-making. Readers may argue that he is the best option overall. However, claiming that Trump consistently values truth or prioritizes interests beyond his own—an essential factor in adherence to truth, as discu
252ssed below—would be difficult to support with evidence.</span></p>
253<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> Democratic values often align with respect for truth, as democracy is built on informed decision-making, accountability, and the rule of law. Moreover, <em>debate</em> is central to any democratic system—and meaningful debate requires a foundation of facts.</span></p>
254<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a> Naturally, in an environment dominated by state-controlled media and suppression of dissent, obtaining truly reliable approval ratings is challenging. The reported 85% approval rating comes from the <a href="https://www.levada.ru/en/ratings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Levada Center</a>, a Russian polling organization that claims to be independent. While such figures should be met with skepticism, there are reasons to believe they are not entirely fabricated—unlike the likely inflated numbers from state-run agencies such as VTsIOM. Notably, Levada has previously reported lower approval ratings for Putin, which would not align with the Kremlin’s interests if it were merely a propaganda tool. Furthermore, independent international studies, such as <a href="https://www.norc.org/research/projects/russian-public-opinion-wartime.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russian Public Opinion in Wartime</a> by NORC at the University of Chicago, have also found strong public support for Putin, lending credibility to these findings. For additional context, see Wikipedia’s entry: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_image_of_Vladimir_Putin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Public Image of Vladimir Putin</a>.</span></p>
255<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4">[4]</a> Finding reliable statistics on Xi Jinping’s popularity is even more difficult than for Putin, given China’s tight control over information, state-run media, censorship, and the absence of independent polling. A 2014 <a href="https://thediplomat.com/2014/12/the-worlds-most-popular-leader-chinas-president-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">survey</a> by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation found that Xi received a composite rating of 8.7 out of 10, suggesting strong domestic support. However, such high approval ratings may be influenced by a lack of truly anonymous polling. <a href="https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/chinese-communist-party-support-lower-when-surveys-anonymous/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studies using indirect questioning methods</a> indicate that while overall approval remains significant, it likely falls within the 50–70% range when anonymity is assured.</span></p>
256<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5">[5]</a> Serota, K. et al. (2010): “<a href="https://www.oakland.edu/Assets/upload/docs/News/2014/Serota-et-al-Prevalence-of-Lying-2010.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Prevalence of Lying in America: Three Studies of Self-Reported Lies</a>”</span></p>
257<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6">[6]</a> Serota, K. et al. (2021): “<a href="https://gwern.net/doc/psychology/2021-serota.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unpacking variation in lie prevalence: Prolific liars, bad lie days, or both?</a>”</span></p>
258<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7">[7]</a> This isn’t sarcastic politician bashing; there’s a good reason for their lying—the issue is in the system—as elaborated further in <em>Why is Truth Having a Hard Time?.</em></span></p>
259<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8">[8]</a> Such sacrificing of fundamental values for perceived short-term gains has historically often led to disastrous consequences. For example, in 1930s Germany, many acknowledged but downplayed Hitler’s antisemitic rhetoric, telling each other, &#8216;I don’t like what he says about the Jews either, but look at what he’s done for the economy!&#8217; This kind of ethical surrender has often proven catastrophic—more on that later.</span></p>
260<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9">[9]</a> For example, see Nyhan, B. et al (2019): <a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2995128" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Taking Fact-checks Literally But Not Seriously? The Effects of Journ
260alistic Fact-checking on Factual Beliefs and Candidate Favorability</em></a>. Moreover, fact-checks delivered in a confrontational manner may even have reverse effects, reinforcing false beliefs, see <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2024/09/fact-check-polarization-opinion-politics/679898/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When Fact-Checks Backfire</a>.</span></p>
261<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10">[10]</a> For example, see <a href="https://las.illinois.edu/news/2024-03-25/study-americans-struggle-distinguish-factual-claims-opinions-amid-partisan-bias" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Study: Americans struggle to distinguish factual claims from opinions amid partisan bias</a>, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/media/392870-pew-study-finds-americans-cant-tell-fact-from-opinion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pew study finds Americans can’t tell fact from opinion</a> and <a href="https://bigthink.com/the-present/opinions-facts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">86% of American 15-year-olds can’t distinguish fact from opinion. Can you?</a></span></p>
262<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11">[11]</a> <em>The Man in the Glass</em>, a poem by Dale Wimbrow (1934):</span></p>
263<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><em>When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,<br />
264And the world makes you King for a day,<br />
265Then go to the mirror and look at yourself,<br />
266And see what that guy has to say.</em></span></p>
267<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><em>For it isn’t your Father, or Mother, or Wife,<br />
268Whose judgement upon you must pass.<strong><br />
269</strong>The feller whose verdict counts most in your life<br />
270Is the guy staring back from the glass.</em></span></p>
271<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><em>He’s the feller to please, never mind all the rest,<br />
272For he’s with you clear up to the end,<br />
273And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test<br />
274If the guy in the glass is your friend.</em></span></p>
275<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><em>You may be like Jack Horner and “chisel” a plum,<br />
276And think you’re a wonderful guy,<br />
277But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum<br />
278If you can’t look him straight in the eye.</em></span></p>
279<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><em>You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,<br />
280And get pats on the back as you pass,<br />
281But your final reward will be heartaches and tears<br />
282If you’ve cheated the guy in the glass.</em></span></p>
283<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12">[12]</a> In this context, another thought may make such a lie easier to accept: it won’t be around for much longer, dissolving along with the person who carries it in the not-too-distant future. It’s a harsh thought, but this article is about the truth—and truth can be harsh at times. This also highlights an important aspect: the impact of a lie depends on its context, duration, and reach. A lie told at the beginning of someone’s life can profoundly shape their world, while a lie near the end may simply offer comfort with little lasting consequence—as will be explored later.</span></p>
284<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13">[13]</a> Compliments for showing interest in this footnote. In Sophocles’ <em>Oedipus Rex</em>, <strong>Oedipus</strong> relentlessly pursues the truth about the plague afflicting Thebes, only to discover that he himself is the cause—having unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Though others, including his wife-mother Jocasta, beg him to abandon his search, he refuses, determined to uncover the truth. Once revealed, this knowledge leads to his downfall: Jocasta takes her own life, and Oedipus blinds himself in despair before going into exile. In Aeschylus’ <em>Prometheus Bound</em>, <strong>Prometheus</strong> suffers for speaking a different kind of truth—one that defies the gods. After stealing fire from Olympus and giving it to humanity, he also prophesies that Zeus’s rule is not as secure as the god believes. For daring to empower humans and for revealing a truth Zeus does not want to hear, Prometheus is chained to a rock, where an eagle eats his liver daily, only for it to regenerate each night—an eternal punishment for his defiance.</span></p>
285<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref14" name="_ftn14">[14]</a> We tend to underestimate how much others forgive us due to the “spotlight effect”—a psychological phenomenon in which individuals overestimate the extent to which their actions and appearance are noticed by others. This egocentric bias makes people feel as though they are under constant social scrutiny, even when they are not. For more on this, see Mu, F., Bobocel, D.R. (2019): “<a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/fairness-at-work-lab/sites/default/files/uploads/files/why_did_i_say_sorry_apology_motives_and_transgressor_perceptions_of_reconciliation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Why did I say sorry? Apology motives and transgressor perceptions of reconciliation</a>” (Journal of Organizational Behavior).</span></p>
286<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref15" name="_ftn15">[15]</a> This is reminiscent of the anecdote of a man who arrives in a small town and hears a rumor that every woman there offers love for a price. Outraged, he asks, “What? Don’t you have any decent women in this town?” to which someone replies, “Oh, we do! But those are <em>very</em> expensive.”</span></p>
287<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref16" name="_ftn16">[16]</a> There are also other situations where we don’t speak the truth, yet it’s unclear whether they qualify as lies. For example, someone might say, “Christopher Columbus discovered America in 2013,” unintentionally mixing up the years 2013 and 1492. Conventionally, a lie requires intent to deceive, so this wouldn’t be considered a lie. However, by this logic, the question, “Is the statement that Christopher Columbus discovered America in 2013 a lie?” must be answered with, “It depends,” as it hinges on whether the statement was made deliberately to mislead—which also makes the question of whether it is a lie dependent on who made it. This highlights how tricky it can be to define lies. Regardless, the bottom line remains: if we include such cases, we speak even more falsehoods—intentionally or not—than previously considered. Our task is to reduce falsehoods overall, even when no bad intentions are involved. More on this in <em><a href="https://follow.it/opip?leanpub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Why is Truth Having a Hard Time?</a></em></span></p>
288<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref17" name="_ftn17">[17]</a> See Kohansky, R. (1984): “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disreputable-Profession-Society-Contributions-American/dp/0313238243" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Disreputable Profession: The Actor in Society</a>” (Greenwood Press)</span></p>
289<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref18" name="_ftn18">[18]</a> This story was retold in Derren Brown’s great book “<em>Tricks of the Mind</em>” in chapter <em>Anti-Science, Pseudo-Science and Bad Thinking</em>. </span></p>
290<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref19" name="_ftn19">[19]</a> To avoid any misunderstandings, this is not to suggest that stupidity doesn’t exist—it certainly does. The point above refers specifically to situations where an individual’s incentive system is structured in a way that logically explains actions that may not align with objective truth. However, this does not apply to cases where someone acts against their own incentive system due to a failure to grasp the consequences of their actions—such as supporting ideas, leaders, or policies that demonstrably harm them. In such instances, the term stupidity is entirely appropriate.</span></p>
291<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref20" name="_ftn20">[20]</a>
291 This also applies to so-called “paradoxes”—which are not true paradoxes but rather reflections of our limited understanding of how they arise. For example, the existence of deeply religious scientists may initially seem contradictory, as science is typically associated with skepticism, evidence-based reasoning, and a willingness to revise beliefs, while religion is often linked to faith and adherence to spiritual doctrines. However, this perceived contradiction assumes that people apply the same style of thinking to every aspect of their lives—a premise that falls apart upon closer examination. In reality, people often compartmentalize different ways of thinking depending on context. If an individual’s incentive structure aligns such that scientific reasoning maximizes their professional success, while faith-based reasoning enhances their emotional well-being or sense of purpose, then this dualism is not only understandable but entirely logical.</span></p>
292<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref21" name="_ftn21">[21]</a> The blurring of lines between truth and falsehood is epitomized in the following anecdote. While generating cover images for this blog post, AI was used. After a few iterations, the AI began replacing the word “Truth” with “Trump” (see the conversation <a href="https://chatgpt.com/share/678e94ce-d418-8010-b9ec-83a96e968496" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>). After the initial shock settled, the reasons behind this mistake were explored. The origin of this issue may be similar to the well-documented observation that AI-generated images of clocks almost always display the hands at 10:10 (as described <a href="https://monochrome-watches.com/just-because-editorial-10-past-10-position-of-hands-so-deeply-rooted-in-watchmaking-ai-only-generate-this-even-if-asked-different/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>). Since AI relies on training data, and most pictures of clocks feature 10:10—a position commonly used in advertising (as explained <a href="https://petapixel.com/2022/05/17/the-science-behind-why-watches-are-set-to-1010-in-advertising-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>)—AI adopted it as a default pattern. In the case of “Truth” and “Trump,” the explanation could be similar: the word “Trump” has been extremely prevalent in media over the past few years, often appearing in discussions related to truth—whether in Trump’s own references to truth, reports on his stance toward truth, or the branding of “Truth Social.” However, despite its typographic similarity, truth (and also trust) is a fundamentally different concept—one that must never be conflated with Trump.</span></p>
293<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><a href="#_ftnref22" name="_ftn22">[22]</a> Obviously, this isn’t referring to Donald Trump because, at the time of writing, he is 78 years old, not 80. In this context, it is worth recalling that lies can be justified when made in jest.</span></p>
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441            class="order-4 border md:sticky md:top-3 border-[#2081AE]/10 p-2.5 rounded-3xl md:col-span-2 md:order-4 lg:order-4 mt-5 sm:mt-24" style="margin-top: 60px;">
442            <div
443              class="sidebar-bgbook-cover bg-cover rounded-2xl p-3 sm:p-4 grid grid-cols-3">
444              <h5 class="font-light pl-1 md:pl-0 pt-1 md:pt-0 col-span-2 pr-2 md:pr-2 text-[14px] sm:text-[16
444px] text-white">On
445                Progress In Physics (OPIP)
446                is
447                the
448                attempt
449                to
450                provide
451                inspiration and find new ways for advancements
452                in physics. </h5>
453              <div class="mx-auto row-span-2 md:row-span-2 w-full flex justify-end">
454                <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/book-sidebar.webp" alt="book cover" class="lg:mx-auto">
455              </div>
456              <!-- Get it now Button  -->
457              <div class="col-span-2 text-left">
458                <!-- TODO -->
459                <div
460                  class="flex open-ebook-format-popup cursor-pointer max-w-52 md:max-w-full px-3 justify-start items-center gap-2 rounded-full bg-white sm:px-3 mt-2 md:px-6 py-3 text-[#00659D] hover:shadow-lg focus:shadow-none focus:bg-white/80">
461                  <span class="text-[16px] sm:text-[18px] font-bold uppercase">Get it now</span>
462                  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
463                    stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
464                    class="lucide lucide-chevrons-right">
465                    <path d="m6 17 5-5-5-5" />
466                    <path d="m13 17 5-5-5-5" />
467                  </svg>
468                </div>
469                <a href="https://opip.lol" class=" flex justify-start ml-4 mr-2 mt-1.5 text-[16px] text-white focus:text-white/80">
470                  <span>
471                    ...
472                  </span>
473                  <span class="border-b border-dashed hover:border-white border-transparent focus:border-white/80">or
474                    learn
475                    more</span></a>
476
477              </div>
478              <!-- End of Get it now Button  -->
479            </div>
480          </div>
481          <!-- End of Book Banner Sidebar  -->
482          
483          <!-- Which Format Modal Popup -->
484          <div class="relative z-50 hidden ebook-format-popup" style="animation: appear 0.5s forwards;" aria-labelledby="modal-title" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
485            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-100 bg-[#001622] bg-opacity-65 transition-opacity"></div>
486
487            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-50 w-screen overflow-y-scroll">
488              <div class="flex p-3 items-end justify-center text-center sm:items-center sm:p-6 ">
489                <div
490                  style="background-image: url('https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/hero-bg.svg')"
491                  class="min-h-screen-mobile bg-cover bg-white bg-center lg:max-w-[1216px] absolute sm:relative top-0 rounded-none sm:rounded-2xl py-4 lg:pt-12 lg:pb-10 px-3 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 w-full text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-full">
492                  <h3
493                    class="font-oswald text-[28px] sm:text-[48px] text-center font-bold px-20 sm:px-2 sm:pb-12 lg:pb-20 leading-tight">
494                    Which
495                    version do
496                    you prefer?
497                  </h3>
498                  <div class="absolute cursor-pointer top-2 sm:top-4 right-2 sm:right-4 text-[#888B99] close-format-popup">
499                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
500                      stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
501                      class="lucide lucide-x">
502                      <path d="M18 6 6 18" />
503                      <path d="m6 6 12 12" />
504                    </svg>
505                  </div>
506                  <div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-6 lg:grid-cols-5 gap-3 sm:gap-6 lg:gap-5 mt-6">
507                   
508            <!-- Card Format  -->
509            <div
510              class="cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg delay-75 transition sm:col-span-2 lg:col-span-1 bg-white text-left sm:text-center rounded-xl sm:px-3 relative flex flex-row justify-between sm:flex-col">
511              <sellcodes-checkout offer="Pl3DplzA" class="cursor-pointer sm:col-span-2 lg:col-span-1 text-left bottom-0 sm:absolute sm:text-center sm:px-0 relative justify-between flex flex-row sm:flex-col">
512                  <div class="p-2.5 w-1/2 sm:w-full sm:mt-28">
513                    <p class="text-[15px] sm:text-[20px] font-semibold">
514                      <span class="font-bold text-[15px] leading-none sm:text-[28px]">eBook</span>
515                      (PDF and ePub formats)
516                    </p>
517                    <p class="flex items-center justify-start sm:justify-center gap-3 py-1 sm:py-2">
518                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/drops-color.svg" alt="drops color">
519                      <span class="text-[13px] sm:text-[16px] font-semibold">In color</span>
520                    </p>
521                    <p class="font-bold text-[13px] sm:text-[16px]">Available anywhere</p>
522                    <p class="text-[#888B99] text-[12px] sm:text-[14px] sm:py-2">Sold on:</p>
523                    <div>
524                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/sellcode-logo.svg" alt="sellcode logo"
525                        class="w-[115px] sm:w-[158px] mt-1 sm:mx-auto">
526                    </div>
527                  </div>
528
529                  <div class="w-1/2 sm:w-full flex flex-col justify-end sm:items-center sm:mt-2">
530                    <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/format-ebook.webp" alt="format ebook"
531                      class="relative sm:absolute sm:-top-12 sm:inset-x-0 w-[132px] sm:w-[168px] lg:w-[172px] mx-auto">
532                    <div class="w-full flex justify-center">
533                      <button
534                        class="text-[14px] sm:text-[20px] font-bold text-white sm:mx-auto bg-[#00659D] rounded-t-2xl px-6 sm:px-8 py-1.5 sm:py-2 font-raleway">
535                          15.98 USD
536                      </button>
537                    </div>
538                  </div>
539              </sellcodes-checkout>
540            </div>
541            <!-- End of Card Format  -->
542
543                    <!-- Card Format  -->
544                    <div
545                      class="cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg delay-75 transition open-amazon-softcover-grayscale sm:col-span-2 lg:col-span-1 bg-white text-left sm:text-center rounded-xl sm:px-3 relative flex flex-row justify-between sm:flex-col">
546                      <div class="p-2.5 w-1/2 sm:w-full sm:mt-28">
547                        <p class="text-[15px] sm:text-[20px] font-semibold">
548                          <span class="font-bold text-[15px] leading-none sm:text-[28px]">Softcover</span>
549                        </p>
550                        <p class="flex items-center justify-start sm:justify-center gap-3 py-1 sm:py-2 lg:py-4">
551                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/drops-grayscale.svg" alt="drops color">
552                          <span class="text-[13px] sm:text-[16px] font-semibold">Greyscale</span>
553                        </p>
554                        <p class="font-bold text-[13px] sm:text-[16px]">Available in selected countries*</p>
555                        <p class="text-[#888B99] text-[12px] sm:text-[14px] sm:py-2">Sold on:</p>
556                        <div>
557                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" alt="sellcode logo" class="w-[76px] sm:w-[100px] mt-1 sm:mx-auto">
558                        </div>
559                      </div>
560
561                      <div class="w-1/2 sm:w-full flex flex-col justify-end sm:items-center sm:mt-2">
562                        <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/format-softcover.webp" alt="format softcover"
563                          class="relative sm:absolute sm:-top-12 sm:inset-x-0  lg:transform lg:scale-105 lg:translate-x-2 w-[132px] sm:w-[212px] mx-auto">
564                        <div class="w-full flex justify-center">
565                          <div
566                            class="text-[14px] sm:text-[20px] font-bold text-white sm:mx-auto bg-[#00659D] rounded-t-2xl px-6 sm:px-8 py-1.5 sm:py-2 font-raleway">
567                            19.98 USD
568                          </div>
569                        </div>
570                      </div>
571                    </div>
572                    <!-- End of Card Format  -->
573
574                    
575                    <!-- Card Format  -->
576                    <div
577                      class="cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg delay-75 transition open-amazon-softcover-color sm:col-span-2 lg:col-span-1 bg-white text-left sm:text-center rounded-xl sm:px-3 relative flex flex-row justify-between sm:flex-col">
578                      <div class="p-2.5 w-1/2 sm:w-full sm:mt-28">
579                        <p class="text-[15px] sm:text-[20px] font-semibold">
580                          <span class="font-bold text-[15px] leading-none sm:text-[28px]">Softcover</span>
581                        </p>
582                        <p class="flex items-center justify-start sm:justify-center gap-3 py-1 sm:py-2 lg:py-4">
583                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/drops-color.svg" alt="drops color">
584                          <span class="text-[13px] sm:text-[16px] font-semibold">In color</span>
585                        </p>
586                        <p class="font-bold text-[13px] sm:text-[16px]">Available in selected countries*</p>
587                        <p class="text-[#888B99] text-[12px] sm:text-[14px] sm:py-2">Sold on:</p>
588                        <div>
589                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" alt="sellcode logo" class="w-[76px] sm:w-[100px] mt-1 sm:mx-auto">
590                        </div>
591                      </div>
592
593                      <div class="w-1/2 sm:w-full flex flex-col justify-end sm:items-center sm:mt-2">
594                        <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/format-softcover-color.webp" alt="format softcover color"
595                          class="relative sm:absolute sm:-top-12 sm:inset-x-0  lg:transform lg:scale-105 lg:translate-x-2 w-[132px] sm:w-[212px] mx-auto">
596                        <div class="w-full flex justify-center">
597                          <div
598                            class="text-[14px] sm:text-[20px] font-bold text-white sm:mx-auto bg-[#00659D] rounded-t-2xl px-6 sm:px-8 py-1.5 sm:py-2 font-raleway">
599                            27.57 USD
600                          </div>
601                        </div>
602                      </div>
603                    </div>
604                    <!-- End of Card Format  -->
605
606                    <!-- Card Format  -->
607                    <div
608                      class="cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg delay-75 transition open-amazon-hardcover-grayscale sm:col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 sm:mt-16 lg:mt-0 sm:ml-10 lg:ml-0 bg-white text-left sm:text-center rounded-xl sm:px-3 relative flex justify-between flex-row sm:flex-col">
609                      <div class="p-2.5 w-1/2 sm:w-full sm:mt-28">
610                        <p class="text-[15px] sm:text-[20px] font-semibold">
611                          <span class="font-bold text-[15px] leading-none sm:text-[28px]">Hardcover</span>
612                        </p>
613                        <p class="flex items-center justify-start sm:justify-center gap-3 py-1 sm:py-2 lg:py-4">
614                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/drops-grayscale.svg" alt="drops color">
615                          <span class="text-[13px] sm:text-[16px] font-semibold">Greyscale</span>
616                        </p>
617                        <p class="font-bold text-[13px] sm:text-[16px]">Available in selected countries*</p>
618                        <p class="text-[#888B99] text-[12px] sm:text-[14px] sm:py-2">Sold on:</p>
619                        <div>
620                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" alt="sellcode logo" class="w-[76px] sm:w-[100px] mt-1 sm:mx-auto">
621                        </div>
622                      </div>
623
624                      <div class="w-1/2 sm:w-full flex flex-col justify-end sm:items-center sm:mt-2">
625                        <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/format-hardcover.webp" alt="format hardcover"
626                          class="relative sm:absolute sm:-top-12 sm:inset-x-0  lg:transform lg:scale-105 lg:translate-x-2 w-[132px] sm:w-[212px] mx-auto">
627                        <div class="w-full flex justify-center">
628                          <div
629                            class="text-[14px] sm:text-[20px] font-bold text-white sm:mx-auto bg-[#00659D] rounded-t-2xl px-6 sm:px-8 py-1.5 sm:py-2 font-raleway">
630                            29.98 USD
631                          </div>
632                        </div>
633                      </div>
634                    </div>
635                    <!-- End of Card Format  -->
636
637
638                    <!-- Card Format  -->
639                    <div
640                      class="cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg delay-75 transition open-amazon-hardcover-color sm:col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 sm:mt-16 lg:mt-0 sm:mr-10 lg:mr-0 bg-white text-left sm:text-center rounded-xl sm:px-3 relative flex justify-between flex-row sm:flex-col">
641                      <div class="p-2.5 w-1/2 sm:w-full sm:mt-28">
642                        <p class="text-[15px] sm:text-[20px] font-semibold">
643                          <span class="font-bold text-[15px] leading-none sm:text-[28px]">Hardcover</span>
644                        </p>
645                        <p class="flex items-center justify-start sm:justify-center gap-3 py-1 sm:py-2 lg:py-4">
646                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/drops-color.svg" alt="drops color">
647                          <span class="text-[13px] sm:text-[16px] font-semibold">In premium color</span>
648                        </p>
649                        <p class="font-bold text-[13px] sm:text-[16px]">Available in selected countries*</p>
650                        <p class="text-[#888B99] text-[12px] sm:text-[14px] sm:py-2">Sold on:</p>
651                        <div>
652                          <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" alt="sellcode logo" class="w-[76px] sm:w-[100px] mt-1 sm:mx-auto">
653                        </div>
654                      </div>
655
656                      <div class="w-1/2 sm:w-full flex flex-col justify-end sm:items-center sm:mt-2">
657                        <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/format-hardcover-color.webp" alt="format hardcover color"
658                          class="relative sm:absolute sm:-top-12 sm:inset-x-0 lg:transform lg:scale-105 lg:translate-x-2 w-[132px] sm:w-[212px] mx-auto">
659                        <div class="w-full flex justify-center">
660                          <div
661                            class="text-[14px] sm:text-[20px] font-bold text-white sm:mx-auto bg-[#00659D] rounded-t-2xl px-6 sm:px-8 py-1.5 sm:py-2 font-raleway">
662                            43.96 USD
663                          </div>
664                        </div>
665                      </div>
666                    </div>
667                    <!-- End of Card Format  -->
668                  </div>
669                  <div
670                    class="flex max-w-[614px] mt-3 sm:mt-5 lg:mt-10 text-left sm:text-center justify-center mx-auto text-[12px] md:text-[14px]">
671                    <p>
672                      *
673                    </p>
674                    <p>Amazon sells on marketplaces in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany,
675                      Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden.</p>
676                  </div>
677                </div>
678              </div>
679            </div>
680          </div>
681
682          <!-- End of Which Format Modal Popup  -->
683
684          
685          <!-- Amazon Link Softcover In Color Modal Popup -->
686          <div class="relative hidden z-50 amazon-softcover-color-country-popup" aria-labelledby="modal-title" role="dialog"
687            aria-modal="true">
688            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-100 bg-[#001622] bg-opacity-65 transition-opacity"></div>
689
690            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-50 w-screen overflow-y-scroll">
691              <div class="flex p-3 items-end justify-center text-center sm:items-center sm:p-6 ">
692                <div
693                  class="bg-[url('/images/hero-bg.svg')] min-h-screen-mobile bg-cover bg-center bg-white lg:max-w-[932px] absolute sm:relative top-0 rounded-none sm:rounded-2xl py-4 lg:pt-6 lg:pb-10 px-3 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 w-full text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-full">
694                  <h3
695                    class="font-oswald text-[28px] sm:text-[36px] flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-center items-center text-center font-bold px-12 sm:px-2 pb-5 sm:pb-6 lg:pb-7 leading-tight">
696
697                    <div class="flex flex-row items-center">
698                      <span>
699                        On which
700                      </span>
701                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" class="w-[88px] sm:w-[125px] h-[40px] mt-[23px] sm:mt-[30px] mx-2"
702                        alt="Amazon Logo">
703                    </div>
704                    <span>marketplace do you want to buy it?</span>
705                  </h3>
706                  <div
707                    class="absolute cursor-pointer top-2 sm:top-4 right-2 sm:right-4 text-[#888B99] close-amazon-softcover-color-country-popup">
708                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
709                      stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
710                      class="lucide lucide-x">
711                      <path d="M18 6 6 18" />
712                      <path d="m6 6 12 12" />
713                    </svg>
714                  </div>
715                  <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-3 sm:gap-6 lg:gap-5 lg:px-8 lg:pb-7">
716                    <!-- Card Country  -->
717                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
718                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
718ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
719                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-us.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United States Flag">
720                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United Statess</p>
721                    </a>
722                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
723                    <!-- Card Country  -->
724                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
725                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
726                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-uk.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United Kingdom Flag">
727                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United Kingdom</p>
728                    </a>
729                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
730                    <!-- Card Country  -->
731                    <a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
732                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
732ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
733                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-de.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Germany Flag">
734                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Germany</p>
735                    </a>
736                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
737                    <!-- Card Country  -->
738                    <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
739                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
740                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-fr.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="France Flag">
741                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">France</p>
742                    </a>
743                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
744                    <!-- Card Country  -->
745                    <a href="https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
746                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
746ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
747                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-es.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Spain Flag">
748                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Spain</p>
749                    </a>
750                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
751                    <!-- Card Country  -->
752                    <a href="https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
753                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
754                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-it.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Italy Flag">
755                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Italy</p>
756                    </a>
757                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
758                    <!-- Card Country  -->
759                    <a href="https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
760                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
760ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
761                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-nl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Netherlands Flag">
762                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Netherlands</p>
763                    </a>
764                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
765                    <!-- Card Country  -->
766                    <a href="https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
767                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
768                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-pl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Poland Flag">
769                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Poland</p>
770                    </a>
771                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
772                    <!-- Card Country  -->
773                    <a href="https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
774                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
774ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
775                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-se.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Sweden Flag">
776                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Sweden</p>
777                    </a>
778                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
779                    <!-- Card Country  -->
780                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
781                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
782                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-jp.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Japan Flag">
783                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Japan</p>
784                    </a>
785                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
786                    <!-- Card Country  -->
787                    <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
788                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
788ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
789                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-ca.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Canada Flag">
790                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Canada</p>
791                    </a>
792                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
793                    <!-- Card Country  -->
794                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
795                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
796                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-au.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Australia Flag">
797                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Australia</p>
798                    </a>
799                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
800                  </div>
801                </div>
802              </div>
803            </div>
804          </div>
805          <!-- End of Amazon Link Softcover In Color Modal Popup  -->
806
807          <!-- Amazon Link Softcover Grayscale Modal Popup -->
808          <div class="relative hidden z-50 amazon-softcover-grayscale-country-popup" aria-labelledby="modal-title" role="dialog"
809            aria-modal="true">
810            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-100 bg-[#001622] bg-opacity-65 transition-opacity"></div>
811
812            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-50 w-screen overflow-y-scroll">
813              <div class="flex p-3 items-end justify-center text-center sm:items-center sm:p-6 ">
814                <div
815                  class="bg-[url('/images/hero-bg.svg')] min-h-screen-mobile bg-cover bg-center bg-white lg:max-w-[932px] absolute sm:relative top-0 rounded-none sm:rounded-2xl py-4 lg:pt-6 lg:pb-10 px-3 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 w-full text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-full">
816                  <h3
817                    class="font-oswald text-[28px] sm:text-[36px] flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-center items-center text-center font-bold px-12 sm:px-2 pb-5 sm:pb-6 lg:pb-7 leading-tight">
818
819                    <div class="flex flex-row items-center">
820                      <span>
821                        On which
822                      </span>
823                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" class="w-[88px] sm:w-[125px] h-[40px] mt-[23px] sm:mt-[30px] mx-2"
824                        alt="Amazon Logo">
825                    </div>
826                    <span>marketplace do you want to buy it?</span>
827                  </h3>
828                  <div
829                    class="absolute cursor-pointer top-2 sm:top-4 right-2 sm:right-4 text-[#888B99] close-amazon-softcover-grayscale-country-popup">
830                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
831                      stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
832                      class="lucide lucide-x">
833                      <path d="M18 6 6 18" />
834                      <path d="m6 6 12 12" />
835                    </svg>
836                  </div>
837                  <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-4 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-3 sm:gap-6 lg:gap-5 lg:px-8 lg:pb-7">
838                    <!-- Card Country  -->
839                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
840                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
840ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
841                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-us.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United States Flag">
842                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United States</p>
843                    </a>
844                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
845                    <!-- Card Country  -->
846                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
847                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
848                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-uk.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United Kingdom Flag">
849                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United Kingdom</p>
850                    </a>
851                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
852                    <!-- Card Country  -->
853                    <a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
854                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
854ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
855                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-de.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Germany Flag">
856                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Germany</p>
857                    </a>
858                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
859                    <!-- Card Country  -->
860                    <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
861                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
862                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-fr.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="France Flag">
863                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">France</p>
864                    </a>
865                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
866                    <!-- Card Country  -->
867                    <a href="https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
868                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
868ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
869                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-es.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Spain Flag">
870                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Spain</p>
871                    </a>
872                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
873                    <!-- Card Country  -->
874                    <a href="https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
875                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
876                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-it.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Italy Flag">
877                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Italy</p>
878                    </a>
879                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
880                    <!-- Card Country  -->
881                    <a href="https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
882                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
882ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
883                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-nl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Netherlands Flag">
884                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Netherlands</p>
885                    </a>
886                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
887                    <!-- Card Country  -->
888                    <a href="https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
889                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
890                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-pl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Poland Flag">
891                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Poland</p>
892                    </a>
893                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
894                    <!-- Card Country  -->
895                    <a href="https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
896                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
896ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
897                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-se.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Sweden Flag">
898                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Sweden</p>
899                    </a>
900                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
901                    <!-- Card Country  -->
902                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
903                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
904                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-jp.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Japan Flag">
905                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Japan</p>
906                    </a>
907                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
908                    <!-- Card Country  -->
909                    <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
910                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
910ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
911                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-ca.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Canada Flag">
912                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Canada</p>
913                    </a>
914                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
915                    <!-- Card Country  -->
916                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
917                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
918                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-au.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Australia Flag">
919                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Australia</p>
920                    </a>
921                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
922                  </div>
923                </div>
924              </div>
925            </div>
926          </div>
927          <!-- End of Amazon Link Softcover Grayscale Modal Popup  -->
928
929
930          <!-- Amazon Link Hardcover Color Modal Popup -->
931          <div class="relative hidden z-50 amazon-hardcover-color-country-popup" aria-labelledby="modal-titlapie" role="dialog"
932            aria-modal="true">
933            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-100 bg-[#001622] bg-opacity-65 transition-opacity"></div>
934
935            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-50 w-screen overflow-y-scroll">
936              <div class="flex p-3 items-end justify-center text-center sm:items-center sm:p-6 ">
937                <div
938                  class="bg-[url('/images/hero-bg.svg')] min-h-screen-mobile bg-cover bg-center bg-white lg:max-w-[932px] absolute sm:relative top-0 rounded-none sm:rounded-2xl py-4 lg:pt-6 sm:pb-10 lg:pb-7 px-3 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 w-full text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-full">
939                  <h3
940                    class="font-oswald text-[28px] sm:text-[36px] flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-center items-center text-center font-bold px-12 sm:px-2 pb-5 sm:pb-6 lg:pb-7 leading-tight">
941
942                    <div class="flex flex-row items-center">
943                      <span>
944                        On which
945                      </span>
946                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" class="w-[88px] sm:w-[125px] h-[40px] mt-[23px] sm:mt-[30px] mx-2"
947                        alt="Amazon Logo">
948                    </div>
949                    <span>marketplace do you want to buy it?</span>
950                  </h3>
951                  <div
952                    class="absolute cursor-pointer top-2 sm:top-4 right-2 sm:right-4 text-[#888B99] close-amazon-hardcover-color-country-popup">
953                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
954                      stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
955                      class="lucide lucide-x">
956                      <path d="M18 6 6 18" />
957                      <path d="m6 6 12 12" />
958                    </svg>
959                  </div>
960                  <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-3 sm:gap-6 lg:gap-5 md:px-20 lg:px-24">
961                    <!-- Card Country  -->
962                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
963                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
963ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
964                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-us.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United States Flag">
965                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United States</p>
966                    </a>
967                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
968                    <!-- Card Country  -->
969                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
970                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
971                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-uk.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United Kingdom Flag">
972                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United Kingdom</p>
973                    </a>
974                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
975                    <!-- Card Country  -->
976                    <a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
977                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
977ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
978                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-de.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Germany Flag">
979                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Germany</p>
980                    </a>
981                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
982                    <!-- Card Country  -->
983                    <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
984                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
985                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-fr.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="France Flag">
986                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">France</p>
987                    </a>
988                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
989                    <!-- Card Country  -->
990                    <a href="https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
991                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
991ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
992                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-es.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Spain Flag">
993                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Spain</p>
994                    </a>
995                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
996                    <!-- Card Country  -->
997                    <a href="https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
998                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
999                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-it.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Italy Flag">
1000                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Italy</p>
1001                    </a>
1002                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1003                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1004                    <a href="https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
1005                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1005ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1006                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-nl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Netherlands Flag">
1007                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Netherlands</p>
1008                    </a>
1009                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1010                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1011                    <a href="https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
1012                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1013                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-pl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Poland Flag">
1014                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Poland</p>
1015                    </a>
1016                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1017                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1018                    <a href="https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0CT3RRW2B" target="_blank"
1019                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1019ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1020                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-se.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Sweden Flag">
1021                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Sweden</p>
1022                    </a>
1023                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1024                  </div>
1025                  <div
1026                    class="flex mt-3 sm:mt-5 lg:mt-6 text-left sm:text-center justify-center mx-auto text-[12px] md:text-[14px]">
1027                    <p class="font-bold">
1028                      *
1029                    </p>
1030                    <p class="font-semibold">
1031                      <span class="font-bold">Note:</span> The paperback version is also available on Amazon
1032                      marketplaces in
1033                      <a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
1034                        class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Japan</a>,
1035                      <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank" class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Canada</a>
1036                      and <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CSYLJ74N" target="_blank"
1037                        class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Australia</a>
1038                    </p>
1039                  </div>
1040                </div>
1041              </div>
1042            </div>
1043          </div>
1044          <!-- End of Amazon Link Hardcover Color Modal Popup  -->
1045
1046          <!-- Amazon Link Hardcover Grayscale Modal Popup -->
1047          <div class="relative hidden z-50 amazon-hardcover-grayscale-country-popup" aria-labelledby="modal-titlapie"
1048            role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
1049            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-100 bg-[#001622] bg-opacity-65 transition-opacity"></div>
1050
1051            <div class="fixed inset-0 z-50 w-screen overflow-y-scroll">
1052              <div class="flex p-3 items-end justify-center text-center sm:items-center sm:p-6 ">
1053                <div
1054                  class="bg-[url('/images/hero-bg.svg')] min-h-screen-mobile bg-cover bg-center bg-white lg:max-w-[932px] absolute sm:relative top-0 rounded-none sm:rounded-2xl py-4 lg:pt-6 sm:pb-10 lg:pb-7 px-3 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 w-full text-left shadow-xl transition-all sm:my-8 sm:w-full sm:max-w-full">
1055                  <h3
1056                    class="font-oswald text-[28px] sm:text-[36px] flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-center items-center text-center font-bold px-12 sm:px-2 pb-5 sm:pb-6 lg:pb-7 leading-tight">
1057
1058                    <div class="flex flex-row items-center">
1059                      <span>
1060                        On which
1061                      </span>
1062                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/amazon_logo.svg" class="w-[88px] sm:w-[125px] h-[40px] mt-[23px] sm:mt-[30px] mx-2"
1063                        alt="Amazon Logo">
1064                    </div>
1065                    <span>marketplace do you want to buy it?</span>
1066                  </h3>
1067                  <div
1068                    class="absolute cursor-pointer top-2 sm:top-4 right-2 sm:right-4 text-[#888B99] close-amazon-hardcover-grayscale-country-popup">
1069                    <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
1070                      stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"
1071                      class="lucide lucide-x">
1072                      <path d="M18 6 6 18" />
1073                      <path d="m6 6 12 12" />
1074                    </svg>
1075                  </div>
1076                  <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-3 sm:gap-6 lg:gap-5 md:px-20 lg:px-24">
1077                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1078                    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1079                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1079ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1080                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-us.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United States Flag">
1081                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United States</p>
1082                    </a>
1083                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1084                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1085                    <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1086                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1087                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-uk.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="United Kingdom Flag">
1088                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">United Kingdom</p>
1089                    </a>
1090                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1091                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1092                    <a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1093                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1093ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1094                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-de.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Germany Flag">
1095                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Germany</p>
1096                    </a>
1097                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1098                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1099                    <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1100                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1101                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-fr.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="France Flag">
1102                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">France</p>
1103                    </a>
1104                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1105                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1106                    <a href="https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1107                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1107ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1108                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-es.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Spain Flag">
1109                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Spain</p>
1110                    </a>
1111                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1112                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1113                    <a href="https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1114                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1115                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-it.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Italy Flag">
1116                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Italy</p>
1117                    </a>
1118                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1119                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1120                    <a href="https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1121                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1121ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1122                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-nl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Netherlands Flag">
1123                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Netherlands</p>
1124                    </a>
1125                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1126                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1127                    <a href="https://www.amazon.pl/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1128                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 rounded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1129                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-pl.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Poland Flag">
1130                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Poland</p>
1131                    </a>
1132                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1133                    <!-- Card Country  -->
1134                    <a href="https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0CTZ74P85" target="_blank"
1135                      class="bg-white/70 py-6 flex flex-col gap-4 roun
1135ded-xl hover:shadow-lg cursor-pointer delay-75 transition">
1136                      <img src="https://opip.lol/wp-content/themes/opip/images/flag-se.webp" class="w-[64px] mx-auto" alt="Sweden Flag">
1137                      <p class="text-[18px] font-bold text-center">Sweden</p>
1138                    </a>
1139                    <!-- End of Card Country  -->
1140                  </div>
1141                  <div
1142                    class="flex mt-3 sm:mt-5 lg:mt-6 text-left sm:text-center justify-center mx-auto text-[12px] md:text-[14px]">
1143                    <p class="font-bold">
1144                      *
1145                    </p>
1146                    <p class="font-semibold">
1147                      <span class="font-bold">Note:</span> The paperback version is also available on Amazon
1148                      marketplaces in
1149                      <a href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
1150                        class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Japan</a>,
1151                      <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank" class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Canada</a>
1152                      and <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CTZQ8MTR" target="_blank"
1153                        class="font-bold text-[#00659D]">Australia</a>
1154                    </p>
1155                  </div>
1156                </div>
1157              </div>
1158            </div>
1159          </div>
1160          <!-- End of Amazon Link Hardcover Grayscale Modal Popup  -->
1161
1162
1163			</div>
1164        </div>
1165      </div>
1166</aside>  		
1166<script>
1167			if (typeof jQuery != 'undefined') {
1168
1169				function sfsi_plus_align_icons_center_orientation(_centerPosition) {
1170
1171					function applyOrientation() {
1172
1173						var elemF = jQuery('#sfsi_plus_floater');
1174
1175						if (elemF.length > 0) {
1176
1177							switch (_centerPosition) {
1178								case 'center-right':
1179								case 'center-left':
1180									var toptalign = (jQuery(window).height() - elemF.height()) / 2;
1181									elemF.css('top', toptalign);
1182									break;
1183
1184								case 'center-top':
1185								case 'center-bottom':
1186									var leftalign = (jQuery(window).width() - elemF.width()) / 2;
1187									elemF.css('left', leftalign);
1188
1189									break;
1190							}
1191						}
1192					}
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1194					var prev_onresize = window.onresize;
1195					window.onresize = function(event) {
1196
1197						if ('function' === typeof prev_onload) {
1198							prev_onresize(), applyOrientation();
1199						} else {
1200							applyOrientation();
1201						}
1202					}
1203				}
1204
1205				function sfsi_plus_processfurther(ref) {
1206					var feed_id = 'WThaNWtzcUlJOHlxNHozSS96MnM4SGNybnUydE1XRUl3VGZqbnpjME0xYlRPUFkweTB3MG5TUjRuM01NRHJmd24vWEZ0UjBLWGtQcytKQTNVNzVQM1FzcENFNWVSVUdFdWRLVXBFVnUzeXF5SnZiL2NxaFN1VFdWQzdJbkliNTB8TjFOL0kxRlgvM3RTbjc1c3J1eFRicEYwcFZNT3FSYjVTZGRMditMbmVzYz0=';
1207					var feedtype = 8;
1208					var email = jQuery(ref).find('input[name="email"]').val();
1209					var filter = /^(([^<>()[\]\\.,;:\s@\"]+(\.[^<>()[\]\\.,;:\s@\"]+)*)|(\".+\"))@((\[[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}\.[0-9]{1,3}\])|(([a-zA-Z\-0-9]+\.)+[a-zA-Z]{2,}))$/;
1210					if ((email != "Enter your email") && (filter.test(email))) {
1211						if (feedtype == "8") {
1212							var url = "https://api.follow.it/subscription-form/" + feed_id + "/" + feedtype;
1213							window.open(url, "popupwindow", "scrollbars=yes,width=1080,height=760");
1214							return true;
1215						}
1216					} else {
1217						alert("Please enter email address");
1218						jQuery(ref).find('input[name="email"]').focus();
1219						return false;
1220					}
1221				}
1222			}
1223		</script>
1223
1224		<style type="text/css">
1225						/* @media screen and (min-width: 600px) {
1226						#sfsi_plus_floater{
1227						width:45px !important;
1228					}	
1229				} */
1230
1231			.sfsi_plus_widget.sfsi_plus_widget_sub_container {
1232				text-align: left;
1233			}
1234
1235			.sfsi_plus_widget.sfsi_plus_widget_sub_container {
1236				float: left;
1237			}
1238
1239			.sfsi_plus_widget.sfsi_plus_widget_sub_container .sfsiplus_norm_row.sfsi_plus_wDiv {
1240				position: relative !important;
1241			}
1242
1243			.sfsi_plus_widget.sfsi_plus_widget_sub_container .sfsi_plus_holders {
1244				display: none;
1245			}
1246
1247			.sfsi_plus_shortcode_container {
1248				/* float: left; */
1249			}
1250
1251			.sfsi_plus_shortcode_container .sfsiplus_norm_row.sfsi_plus_wDiv {
1252				position: relative !important;
1253			}
1254
1255			.sfsi_plus_shortcode_container .sfsi_plus_holders {
1256				display: none;
1257			}
1258
1259			.sfsiaftrpstwpr .sfsi_plus_Sicons div:first-child span,
1260			.sfsibeforpstwpr .sfsi_plus_Sicons div:first-child span {
1261				font-size: 20px;
1262				
1263									font-style: normal !important;
1264				
1265				font-family: inherit;
1266				color: #000000;
1267			}
1268
1269			.sfsibeforpstwpr,
1270			.sfsiaftrpstwpr {
1271				margin-top: 5px !important;
1272				margin-bottom: 5px !important;
1273			}
1274
1275			.sfsi_plus_rectangle_icons_shortcode_container {
1276				margin-top: 5px !important;
1277				margin-bottom: 5px !important;
1278			}
1279
1280			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner {
1281				width: 100% !important;
1282				height: auto !important;
1283				border: 1px solid #b5b5b5 !important;
1284				padding: 18px 0px !important;
1285				background-color: #ffffff !important;
1286			}
1287
1288			@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
1289				.sfsi_premium_responsive_fixed_width .sfsi_premium_responsive_icon_item_container.sfsi_premium_medium_button {
1290													width: 37px !important;
1291								height: 37px !important;
1292								padding: 10px !important;
1293								border-radius: 30px !important;
1294								text-align: center !important;
1295								display: flex;
1296								align-items: center;
1297								justify-content: center;
1298									}
1299			}
1300
1301			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner form {
1302				margin: 0 20px !important;
1303			}
1304
1305			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner h5 {
1306				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
1307				font-weight: bold !important;
1308				color: #000000 !important;
1309				font-size: 16px !important;
1310				text-align: center !important;
1311				margin: 0 0 10px !important;
1312				padding: 0 !important;
1313			}
1314
1315			.sfsi_plus_subscription_form_field {
1316				margin: 5px 0 !important;
1317				width: 100% !important;
1318				display: inline-flex;
1319				display: -webkit-inline-flex;
1320			}
1321
1322			.sfsi_plus_subscription_form_field input {
1323				width: 100% !important;
1324				padding: 10px 0px !important;
1325			}
1326
1327			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email] {
1328				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
1329				font-style: normal !important;
1330				color: #000000 !important;
1331				font-size: 14px !important;
1332				text-align: center !important;
1333			}
1334
1335			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]::-webkit-input-placeholder {
1336				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
1337				font-style: normal !important;
1338				color: #000000 !important;
1339				font-size: 14px !important;
1340				text-align: center !important;
1341			}
1342
1343			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]:-moz-placeholder {
1344				/* Firefox 18- */
1345				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
1346				font-style: normal !important;
1347				color: #000000 !important;
1348				font-size: 14px !important;
1349				text-align: center !important;
1350			}
1351
1352			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]::-moz-placeholder {
1353				/* Firefox 19+ */
1354				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
1355				font-style: normal !important;
1356				color: #000000 !important;
1357				font-size: 14px !important;
1358				text-align: center !important;
1359			}
1360
1361			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=email]:-ms-input-placeholder {
1362				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
1363				font-style: normal !important;
1364				color: #000000 !important;
1365				font-size: 14px !important;
1366				text-align: center !important;
1367			}
1368
1369			.sfsi_plus_subscribe_Popinner input[type=submit] {
1370				font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;
1371				font-weight: bold !important;
1372				color: #000000 !important;
1373				font-size: 16px !important;
1374				text-align: center !important;
1375				background-color: #dedede !important;
1376			}
1377		</style>
1378	
1378<script type="speculationrules">
1379{"prefetch":[{"source":"document","where":{"and":[{"href_matches":"/*"},{"not":{"href_matches":["/wp-*.php","/wp-admin/*","/wp-content/uploads/*","/wp-content/*","/wp-content/plugins/*","/wp-content/themes/opip/*","/*\\?(.+)"]}},{"not":{"selector_matches":"a[rel~=\"nofollow\"]"}},{"not":{"selector_matches":".no-prefetch, .no-prefetch a"}}]},"eagerness":"conservative"}]}
1380</script>
1380
1381
1382				<!--facebook like and share js -->
1383
1384				<div id="fb-root"></div>
1385				
1385<script>
1386					(function(d, s, id) {
1387						var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
1388						if (d.getElementById(id)) return;
1389						js = d.createElement(s);
1390						js.id = id;
1391                        js.crossorigin = "anonymous";
1392						js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v11.0&appId=1400199447602334";
1393						fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
1394					}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
1395				</script>
1395
1396			
1397			
1397<script type="text/javascript">
1398				/* Code to show flip effect on mouseover of icon STARTS */
1399				(function($) {
1400
1401					$(document).ready(function() {
1402
1403						var allIcons = $(".sfsiplus_inerCnt");
1404
1405						$.each(allIcons, function(i, elem) {
1406
1407							var currElem = $(elem);
1408
1409							var othericoneffect = currElem.attr("data-othericoneffect");
1410
1411							if ("string" === typeof othericoneffect && othericoneffect.length > 0) {
1412
1413								var backElem = currElem.find('.sciconback');
1414
1415								if (backElem.length == 1) {
1416
1417									switch (othericoneffect) {
1418
1419										case "noeffect":
1420
1421											var frontElem = currElem.find('.sciconfront');
1422
1423											currElem.hover(function() {
1424
1425												if (frontElem.hasClass("sfsihide")) {
1426													frontElem.removeClass("sfsihide").addClass('sfsishow');
1427													backElem.removeClass("sfsishow").addClass('sfsihide');
1428												} else if (frontElem.hasClass("sfsishow")) {
1429													frontElem.removeClass("sfsishow").addClass('sfsihide');
1430													backElem.removeClass("sfsihide").addClass('sfsishow');
1431												}
1432
1433											});
1434
1435											break;
1436
1437										case "flip":
1438
1439											currElem.hover(function() {
1440												$(this).trigger("click");
1441											});
1442
1443											var frontElem = currElem.find('.sciconfront');
1444
1445											currElem.flip({
1446
1447												axis: 'x',
1448												trigger: 'click',
1449												reverse: true,
1450												front: frontElem,
1451												back: backElem,
1452												autoSize: true
1453											}, function() {
1454
1455											});
1456
1457										break;
1458									}
1459								}
1460							}
1461						});
1462					});
1463
1464				})(jQuery);
1465
1466				/* Code to show flip effect on mouseover of icon STARTS */
1467			</script>
1467
1468
1469				
1469<script type="text/javascript">
1470			var __limit = 'no';
1471
1472			function sfsi_plus_setCookie(name, value, time) {
1473				var date = new Date();
1474				date.setTime(date.getTime() + (time * 1000));
1475				document.cookie = name + "=" + value + "; expires=" + date.toGMTString() + "; path=/";
1476			}
1477
1478			function sfsi_plus_getCookie(name) {
1479				var nameEQ = name + "=";
1480				var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
1481				for (var i = 0; i < ca.length; i++) {
1482					var c = ca[i];
1483					while (c.charAt(0) == ' ') c = c.substring(1, c.length);
1484					if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length, c.length)
1485				}
1486				return null;
1487			}
1488
1489			function sfsi_plus_eraseCookie(name) {
1490				sfsi_plus_setCookie(name, null, -1)
1491			}
1492
1493			/* Returns timestamp in the second */
1494			function sfsi_plusGetCurrentUTCTimestamp() {
1495				var tmLoc = new Date();
1496				/* The offset is in minutes -- convert it to ms */
1497				var timeStamp = (tmLoc.getTime() + tmLoc.getTimezoneOffset() * 60000) / 1000;
1498				return Math.floor(timeStamp);
1499			}
1500
1501			function sfsi_plusGetCurrentTimestamp() {
1502				var tmLoc = new Date();
1503				/* The offset is in minutes -- convert it to ms */
1504				var timeStamp = (tmLoc.getTime()) / 1000;
1505				return Math.floor(timeStamp);
1506			}
1507
1508			function sfsi_plus_is_null_or_undefined(value) {
1509
1510				var type = Object.prototype.toString.call(value);
1511
1512				if ("[object Null]" == type || "[object Undefined]" == type) {
1513					return true;
1514				}
1515
1516				return false;
1517			}
1518
1519			var __popTime = 0;
1520
1521			function sfsi_plusShallShowPopup(_popUpTime) {
1522
1523				var _popUpTime = parseInt(_popUpTime);
1524				var _currTimestamp = parseInt(sfsi_plusGetCurrentTimestamp());
1525				var _sfsi_popupCookie = parseInt(sfsi_plus_getCookie('sfsi_popup'));
1526
1527				_shallShowPopup = true;
1528
1529				if (false != _popUpTime && typeof _sfsi_popupCookie != 'undefined' && _sfsi_popupCookie != null) {
1530
1531					_diff = (_sfsi_popupCookie - _currTimestamp) < _popUpTime;
1532
1533					if (_diff) {
1534						_shallShowPopup = false;
1535					}
1536				}
1537
1538				return _shallShowPopup;
1539
1540			}
1541
1542			function sfsi_plus_hidemypopup() {
1543				SFSI(".sfsi_plus_FrntInner").fadeOut("fast");
1544
1545				
1546			if (__limit == "yes") {
1547				sfsi_plus_setCookie("sfsi_popup", "yes", __popTime);
1548			}
1549			}
1550		</script>
1550
1551		
1552		
1552<script>
1553			if (typeof jQuery !== 'undefined') {
1554
1555				jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
1556
1557					if ("yes" != __limit) {
1558						sfsi_plus_eraseCookie('sfsi_popup');
1559					}
1560
1561					jQuery(document).scroll(function($) {
1562
1563						var cookieVal = sfsi_plus_getCookie("sfsi_popup");
1564
1565						if (sfsi_plus_is_null_or_undefined(cookieVal)) {
1566
1567							var y = jQuery(this).scrollTop();
1568
1569							var _Hide_popupOnScroll = 'yes';
1570							_Hide_popupOnScroll = 0 == _Hide_popupOnScroll.length ? 'no' : _Hide_popupOnScroll;
1571							var disatancefrombottom= jQuery(document).height()-(jQuery(window).scrollTop() + jQuery(window).height());
1572							if (/Android|webOS|iPhone|iPad|iPod|BlackBerry|IEMobile|Opera Mini/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
1573								if (disatancefrombottom < 100) {
1574									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').css({
1575										'z-index': '9996',
1576										opacity: 1,
1577										top: (jQuery(window).scrollTop() +(jQuery(window).height() >200? ((jQuery(window).height() - 200)/2): (jQuery(window).height() - 200) ) + "px"),
1578										position: "absolute"
1579									});
1580									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').fadeIn(200);
1581									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_FrntInner').fadeIn(200);
1582
1583									if ("yes" == __limit) {
1584										sfsi_plus_setCookie("sfsi_popup", "yes", __popTime);
1585									}
1586
1587								} else {
1588									if ("yes" == _Hide_popupOnScroll) {
1589										jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').fadeOut();
1590										jQuery('.sfsi_plus_FrntInner').fadeOut();
1591									}
1592								}
1593							} else {
1594								
1595								if (disatancefrombottom<3) {
1596
1597									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').css({
1598										'z-index': '9996',
1599										opacity: 1,
1600										top: (jQuery(window).scrollTop() +(jQuery(window).height() >200? ((jQuery(window).height() - 200)/2): (jQuery(window).height() - 200) ) + "px"),
1601										position: "absolute"
1602									});
1603									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').fadeIn(200);
1604									jQuery('.sfsi_plus_FrntInner').fadeIn(200);
1605
1606									if ("yes" == __limit) {
1607										sfsi_plus_setCookie("sfsi_popup", "yes", __popTime);
1608									}
1609
1610								} else {
1611
1612									if ("yes" == _Hide_popupOnScroll) {
1613										jQuery('.sfsi_plus_outr_div').fadeOut();
1614										jQuery('.sfsi_plus_FrntInner').fadeOut();
1615									}
1616								}
1617							}
1618						}
1619					});
1620				});
1621			}
1622		</script>
1622
1623		<div style='text-align: center;'><div>If the error is related to some plugin, you can disable all plugins in <a href=https://tastewp.com target=_blank>TasteWP.com</a> dashboard.</div><pre style='color: #e20c0c;margin:0;margin-top:-35px;'><br />
1624<b>Warning</b>:  Undefined array key "sfsi_plus_bluesky_countsDisplay" in <b>/s5-opip/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/Ultimate-Premium-Plugin/libs/iconsfactory/iconsFactory.php</b> on line <b>1309</b><br />
1625</pre></div><style type="text/css">#sfsi_plus_floater { margin-right:0px; }</style><amp-script width="200" height="50" script="hello-world"><div class="sfsiplus_norm_row sfsi_plus_wDiv" id="sfsi_plus_floater" style="z-index: 9999;width:45px;text-align:left;position:fixed;right:30px;top:50%;"><div style='width:40px;height:auto;margin-left:2.5px;margin-right:2.5px;margin-bottom:5px;transform: none !important;' class='sfsi_premium_wicons shuffeldiv sfsi_premium_tooltip_align_automatic ' ><div style='line-height:0;' class='sfsiplus_inerCnt' data-othericoneffect=''><a class=' sficn  sciconfront '  data-effect='' href='https://api.follow.it/widgets/icon/WThaNWtzcUlJOHlxNHozSS96MnM4SGNybnUydE1XRUl3VGZqbnpjME0xYlRPUFkweTB3MG5TUjRuM01NRHJmd24vWEZ0UjBLWGtQcytKQTNVNzVQM1FzcENFNWVSVUdFdWRLVXBFVnUzeXF5SnZiL2NxaFN1VFdWQzdJbkliNTB8TjFOL0kxRlgvM3RTbjc1c3J1eFRicEYwcFZNT3FSYjVTZGRMditMbmVzYz0=/OA==/'  style='opacity:1;height: 40px;width: 40px;'   ><img nopin=nopin alt='Follow by Email' title='Follow by Email' src='https://opip.lol/wp-content/plugins/Ultimate-Premium-Plugin/images/icons_theme/thin/thin_subscribe.png' height='40' width='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_premium_wicon sfsi_premium_email_icon' data-effect='' /></a></div></div><div style='width:40px;height:auto;margin-left:2.5px;margin-right:2.5px;margin-bottom:5px;transform: none !important;' class='sfsi_premium_wicons shuffeldiv sfsi_premium_tooltip_align_automatic ' ><div style='line-height:0;' class='sfsiplus_inerCnt' data-othericoneffect=''><a class=' sficn  sciconfront ' data-effect=''   href=''  style='opacity:1;height: 40px;width: 40px;' ><img nopin=nopin alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https://opip.lol/wp-content/plugins/Ultimate-Premium-Plugin/images/icons_theme/thin/thin_fb.png' height='40' width='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_premium_wicon' data-effect='' /></a><div id="sfsiplusid_facebook" class="sfsi_plus_tool_tip_2 sfsi_premium_tooltip_automatic sfsi_plus_fb_tool_bdr sfsi_plus_Tlleft" style="display:block;background:#FFF; border:1px solid #e7e7e7; opacity:0;z-index:-1;"><span class="bot_arow bot_fb_arow"></span><div class="sfsi_plus_inside"><div class='icon2'><div class="fb-like" data-href="https%3A%2F%2Fopip.lol%2Fthe-truth-about-truth%2F" data-layout="button" data-action="like" data-share="false" ></div></div><div class='icon3'><a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopip.lol%2Fthe-truth-about-truth%2F'  style='display:inline-block;' > <img class='sfsi_premium_wicon' data-pin-nopin='true' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Facebook Share' src='https://opip.lol/wp-content/plugins/Ultimate-Premium-Plugin/images/share_icons/fb_icons/en_US.svg'  /></a></div></div></div></div></div><div style='width:40px;height:auto;margin-left:2.5px;margin-right:2.5px;margin-bottom:5px;transform: none !important;' class='sfsi_premium_wicons shuffeldiv sfsi_premium_tooltip_align_automatic ' ><div style='line-height:0;' class='sfsiplus_inerCnt' data-othericoneffect=''><a class=' sficn  sciconfront '  data-effect='' href='http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fopip.lol%2Fthe-truth-about-truth'  style='opacity:1;height: 40px;width: 40px;'   ><img nopin=nopin alt='Linked In' title='Linked In' src='https://opip.lol/wp-content/plugins/Ultimate-Premium-Plugin/images/icons_theme/thin/thin_linkedin.png' height='40' width='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_premium_wicon sfsi_premium_linkedin_icon' data-effect='' /></a></div></div><div style='width:40px;height:auto;margin-left:2.5px;margin-right:2.5px;margin-bottom:5px;transform: none !important;' class='sfsi_premium_wicons shuffeldiv sfsi_premium_tooltip_align_automatic ' ><div style='line-height:0;' class='sfsiplus_inerCnt' data-othericoneffect=''><a class=' sficn  sciconfront '  data-effect='' href='https://bsky.app/intent/compose?text=Check%20out%20this%20amazing%20article!%20https://
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1641
1642<script id="jquery-ui-core-js" src="https://opip.lol/wp-includes/js/jquery/ui/core.min.js?ver=1.14.2"></script>
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1642
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1643
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1644
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1658
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1660  <footer class="max-w-7xl mx-auto bg-white px-4 sm:px-6 md:px-8">
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1664          <a href="https://opip.lol/blog"class="text-left md:text-right z-20 text-[12px] md:text-[16px] font-semibold text-[#3A3D4B] hover:text-[#00659D]
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1666          <!-- TODO -->
1667          <button
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1671        <div class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-start gap-3 md:gap-8">
1672          <a href="https://opip.lol/terms" class="text-left md:text-right z-20 text-[12px] md:text-[16px] font-semibold text-[#3A3D4B] hover:text-[#00659D]
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1674        </div>
1675        <div class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-start gap-3 md:gap-8">
1676          <a href="https://opip.lol/privacy-policy" class="text-left md:text-right z-20 text-[12px] md:text-[16px] font-semibold text-[#3A3D4B] hover:text-[#00659D]
1677          focus:text-[#005584]">PRIVACY</a>
1678          <!-- TODO -->
1679          <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#84ecedc4ebf4edf4aae8ebe8" class="text-left md:text-right  z-20 text-[12px] md:text-[16px] font-semibold text-[#3A3D4B] hover:text-[#00659D] focus:text-[#005584]">CONTACT</a>
1680        </div>
1681      </div>
1682      <div
1683        class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-10 sm:gap-16 md:gap-16 lg:gap-52 items-right md:items-center justify-between">
1684        <div class="flex justify-end md:justify-center gap-8 w-full sm:w-auto">
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