The data suggests and that is all

So the witness then is an important piece in pursuit of the truth. The information the bring is the frame work on which one begins to see a representation of truth. Granted that a representation does not a truth make. However, the simple existence of an ability to represent truth or describe reality is evidence (see previous post on witnesses) that truth exists.

Do you see what I see

The witness brings evidence. Evidence by it's very nature is not proof. Evidence rather is simply one data point in the effort to make a case. The judge must ensure that a case is made, rather than a conclusion reached with little or no evidence.

Evidence

A witness by definition is simply one who testifies to what they know. To the things that they have seen, heard, or in some cases have become an expert in the matter to which they testify. They are not the one who sits in judgement.

Witness

The culture has not accepted that one point, reasonably communicated is enough to reach a conclusion on an issue. Other points of view, gathering information that gives a more full picture, or even observation of reality are now seen as unnecessary if the first witness is confident and convincing enough.

We can and we must

One if the reasons that truth is seemingly harder to find is because we have confused the difference between evidence and proof, as well as a witness and a judge. On any given matter conclusions are arrived at far too quickly these days.

Questions

What is truth? Is it scientific in nature? Religious,cognitive, subjective? All questions are aimed at finding truth. If not then why ask them? What standard can we use to determine weather or not something is true? Is it even possible to define truth?