Today, there is a tendency to emphasize positivity and hopefulness, often at the expense of honesty. This mindset leads us to avoid confronting difficult truths about critical issues like climate change or social unrest, out of fear of offending others. Consequently, discussions become limited to familiar audiences, preventing meaningful dialogue or change from happening.

Williams suggests that this avoidance results in repetitive, hollow rhetoric that loses its impact and urgency. By not facing harsh realities directly, society risks becoming disconnected from genuine understanding and action, turning important conversations into detached, meaningless exchanges.