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> Assuming good faith is not prudent when dealing with people who want your money or data. We have enough collective experience at this stage to say this conclu
by mthoms 6y ago
> Assuming good faith is not prudent when dealing with people who want your money or data. We have enough collective experience at this stage to say this conclusively.
Well said. This ought to be taught in schools.
Being slightly pedantic I'd change it to "when dealing with companies that want your money or data" rather than "people" (though I've pretty sure that's the general meaning you intended anyhow).
- MintelIE 6y agoUntil companies are run by AI, it's people.
- mthoms 6y agoWhat I mean is that I wouldn't apply the "don't assume good faith" principle to all people in all cases where money is exchanged. Like smaller "mom and pop" businesses, charities, or the self-employed for example. That's the only reason I made the distinction.
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