• The assertion that “I can’t lie.”

    • That in itself is feasible for anyone who can lie.
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  • Maybe people naively believe that “no one lies” right after birth.

    • Accepting what others say as true
    • Then at some point in the growth process, we observe the existence of “maliciously deceitful people”.
      • Such people naturally approach with a look of “I am good.” or “[I will move for you.
  • How to solve this problem

  • The claim of competence is not the basis for the existence of competence.

    • There is a cognitive bias that tends to make us accept things as “true.”
    • But anyone can just show off, “I am capable.
    • The fact that you are capable is only guaranteed by the results you have caused by using that capability.
  • Is it more beneficial to claim, “I cannot lie,” or to demonstrate the ability to lie and cause others to hold factually incorrect beliefs?

  • It seems to be the default value of human cognition to think what others say is true, but even infants lie.

    • Distorted perception of reality
    • Speak without distinguishing between “I wish I were X” and “I actually am X.”

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