In this passage, Errol Morris tells of two situations about pursuing truth and how the process of arriving at the truth can sometimes be more elusive than others. First of all, in order to prove that something is true, it must be factual. In the first example Morris provides, the truth is that Reno is further west than Los Angeles. This is based on a fact that has already been scientifically proven. Scientific evidence is also used in verifying innocence or guilt. Secondly, in order to convince others of the truth, there needs to be evidence. In an attempt to prove his point about Reno and Los Angeles to the neighborhood kid, Morris simply pulled out an atlas that he already had. However, it took much more work and effort to arrive at the truth
