# The Sieve of Truth

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Podcast: [Reasonable Hope (Philosophy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reasonable-hope-philosophy-7847611)
Published: 2026-05-24T10:16:00+00:00
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## Resource

The ancient “Sieve of Eratosthenes” finds primes by filtering everything else away. Brian reflects on how truth, hope, and meaning often emerge not by adding more noise, but by removing distractions until only the essential remains.

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