The higher the cognitive process, the wronger it is to use it to lie.
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Because you're more aware of your deception? Can't this be said for any effort done by such a mind?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @david_kenneth_d
@david_kenneth_d I think it's wronger to dilute the value of higher signals - not greater awareness, but deserving of greater protection.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@david_kenneth_d Kind of how we have SOME slight reason to believe a message just because it's composed in language.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Welp, I'm a bit lost to be honest. Reword your first tweet? If busy don't worry about it :)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @david_kenneth_d
@david_kenneth_d Eloquence and genius in the service of falsehood degrade rare and delightful sources of value. (Maybe?)1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Aha! I was right! I'm not completely stupid. What of the noble lie? Do you think those are worth it?1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
@david_kenneth_d judged the same as other forms of palliation, often a net win http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokononism
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