I like this analogy. It’s a great reminder that in ours daily lives we should also get all the evidence or opinions first before we jump to any conclusion. Like how when we read a crime book, we often make assumptions and guesses before we even read to the end. That’s fine for entertainment, but accusations in real life should be treated without action before all the facts are out. cough cancel culture.

I had to reread this paragraph multiple times to understand this line. Does it mean the story starts from the present and end at the past? It means, that the story forms clearer and clearer with each edition.