“A world where everyone's lies were instantly visible would be worse than what we have now”
Agree
- Social cohesion requires some deception
- White lies protect feelings and relationships
- Brutal honesty would destroy trust paradoxically
- Privacy is a fundamental human need
- Tact and diplomacy enable cooperation
Disagree
- Truth is always better than comfortable lies
- Would end corruption and manipulation overnight
- Authentic relationships require radical honesty
- Politicians and corporations need this accountability
- We'd adapt and build better norms
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