 In ancient Greece, Socrates was a reputed philosopher, we all have heard about him, read about him. He was very knowledgeable and wise man. One day an acquaintance met this great philosopher and said, Do you know what I just heard about your friend? Hold on a minute, just hold on said Socrates. He said, Before telling me anything, I would like you to pass a little test. It is called triple filter test. It is called the triple filter test. Triple filter, that's right, said Socrates. Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you are going to say. That's what I call triple filter test, said Socrates. The first filter is truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true? Asked the great philosopher. No, the man said actually I just heard about it and thought of sharing it with you. Well, alright said Socrates. So you don't really know if it is true or not but yet you want to share that information with me. Now let us try the second filter. The filter of goodness is what you are about to tell me about my friend. Something good? No, on the contrary it is something not good. So Socrates continued, you want to tell me something bad about my friend but you are not certain about its truth. Well, you may still pass the test though because there is still one filter left out of the three. The filter of usefulness is what you want to tell me about my friend. Going to be useful to me in any manner? No, not really replied the man. Well concluded Socrates, if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good or even useful then why tell it to me at all? This three filter test my friends is most relevant in today's time. The garbage gossip and unverified information is destroying our friendships, associations, acquaintances, family relationships, society and even dividing our nation. So be prudent and apply this three filter test before believing any information or gossip which is shared with you. Have a great day.