On Truth

What am I but a perception
made by others on the basis
of their thoughts and prejudice?
Pre-formulated ideas based on their
past experiences; simply a recollection.
Nothing is real, not even perception.
For what is perceived to be
is not necessarily real/the truth.

Is there then an absolute truth
that is “out there” to discover?
If so what placed it “there”?
Our reality is simply an evolution of ideas
changed over time
used by the strong to rule above the weak.
The ideas change but somehow someone finds out
how to exploit them and turn the tables.
Do we even have a purpose?