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This is a strangely black and white view. Everyone works for money -- is selling something -- but that doesn't mean the acquisition of money is the only factor
by Veen 8y ago
This is a strangely black and white view. Everyone works for money -- is selling something -- but that doesn't mean the acquisition of money is the only factor that influences their work. People are influenced by potential gain, but that doesn't mean the promise of gain completely overrides their moral and ethical standards.
there is a reason "trying to sell you something" is a synonym for "trying to scam you".
That's just not true. "I'm trying to sell you a book" isn't a synonym of I'm trying to scam you into buying a book. It just means I wrote a book and I would like you to buy it.
- Nasrudith 8y agoI might have misphrased it. Don't trust those with conflicts of interest essentially - that doesn't mean treat as always wrong but keep in mind what they have to gain from pulling one over vs being honest - and keep in mind people aren't always rational and can fall into 'stupid evil' traps. If one is pushing an idea on its own merit in a standalone way they are more trustworthy than one doing it and shilling a book. That said if there are other reasons to trust you certainly should keep them in mind.