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> If to lie is to murder truth, to bullshit is to manslaughter it. I believe "manslaughter" and "murder" should be switched around here. IIRC, Harry Frankfurt
by Eupolemos 11y ago
> If to lie is to murder truth, to bullshit is to manslaughter it.
I believe "manslaughter" and "murder" should be switched around here.
IIRC, Harry Frankfurt argued that bullshit was worse than lies, since it corroded this simple but for-society-to-function-in-the-long-run incredibly important distinction (or aspiration).
- TeMPOraL 11y agoI like a quote by Steven Kaas: "Promoting less than maximally accurate beliefs is an act of sabotage. Don't do it to anyone unless you'd also slash their tires."
- afarrell 11y agoThe analogy I'm drawing here is to the intent, rather than the effect. Murder is intentional. Manslaughter is reckless.