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You can either never tell a lie yourself, or never be lied to by others — but not both. Which do you choose?
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Why this dilemma matters
Moral dilemmas like this expose a gap between what feels principled and what feels workable. Choosing “I never lie — I keep my own integrity, even if the world deceives me” prioritises consistency with one rule; choosing “I'm never lied to — I see the world clearly, even if I must sometimes deceive others” gives more weight to attention to specific consequences.
Worth asking yourself
- Would you defend this choice to someone affected by it?
- Is the principle worth the concrete cost?
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