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> truism: a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.

Just scanning through these I wouldn't label all of them "truisms." For example,

> ANY SURPLUS IS IMMORAL

and

> AUTOMATION IS DEADLY

I wouldn't consider either of these "obviously true."

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Just to be clear these are not really truisms. This is an art piece by Jenny Holzer and its name is "Truisms" (doesn't necessarily mean that they are all actual truisms, that's just the name she gave to this particular work).

In "Truisms" she created printed versions of an erudite reading list she compiled when she was a student. She distributed them anonymously by pasting printed versions around NYC's fences and walls. (https://www.sutori.com/story/pop-culture-and-art-jenny-holze...). She also did leaflets and other printed versions of this.

All of Holzer's art concepts are very much like this. Her goal is to use public venues as a medium to deliver thought-provoking ideas and display daring written commentary.

She also created LED signs that cycled through these phrases.

Also for a more artistic rendition on the web:

https://mfx.dasburo.com/art/truisms.html

Double checked to be sure that "KILL ALL HUMANS" is not among them

It's a truism for whoever is obvious to :)

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