From corporate sources, I hear “you must trust what we’re saying or there will be consequences.” From independent sources, I hear “don’t take a single word we’

From corporate sources, I hear “you must trust what we’re saying or there will be consequences.” From independent sources, I hear “don’t take a single word we’re saying at face value, verify every claim we make and use critical thinking and research to judge whether you think this is the truth.” Which approach is more likely to result in a society that values truth and integrity over the long term?