For part of the discussion, we pondered what the search for truth is about. I said the quest is for freedom from fear and ignorance. I also agreed it is important to distinguish between truth and mere factual accuracy.
Factual accuracy can be the result of partial knowledge or, potentially, a deliberate deception.
Context carves a path to the truth. That is why it is so important. In showing good judgment and understanding of truth, it reigns supreme. Context shapes our perceptions by providing color, texture and reference points from which to discern truth. Its role in communication is to provide a framework, a kind of looking glass in which truth may be found.