do you tell the truth because it is inherently good or because it is a means to an end? #alternativefacts
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Replying to @bcrypt
there seems to be an argument from economics (ex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Market_for_Lemons …) that honesty is an effective way to improve avg quality of life
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Replying to @bcrypt
but perhaps such arguments don't apply in the
#posttruth era. at what point do you decide that lying is a more effective means to an end?12 replies 7 retweets 24 likes -
Replying to @bcrypt
imagine you had a machine that did perfect game theory analysis and told you when to lie and the optimal lie to tell. would you lie?
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Replying to @bcrypt
no. moral issues aside, short-term gain from any particular lie vastly outweighed by long-term gain of reputation for honesty
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Replying to @alicemazzy @bcrypt
that's my justification, though I suspect my real motivation is the moral argument
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Replying to @ErrataRob @bcrypt
tbh moral argument is least interesting/persuasive to me, utility argument makes most sense, but stronger underlying...
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...motivation is I idealize virtue/honor on aesthetic grounds and striving toward that ideal feels good
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I could see situations with a perfect lie that would be impossible for anyone to ever uncover, but I can't lie to myself
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