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Gaslighting is a form of lying. Lying is not illegal in most countries, with some exceptions. Lying under oath in court or lying to federal investigators in t
by Bender 1y ago
Gaslighting is a form of lying. Lying is not illegal in most countries, with some exceptions. Lying under oath in court or lying to federal investigators in the USA is illegal. Lying as a form of deception for monetary gain can be illegal. So I think an in depth answer to your question is probably going to be a bit complicated and nuanced.
The same applies to Gaslighting itself, as a form of Psychological warfare. Psychological warfare is legal in most countries but there are exceptions depending on how it is being applied. For example, if people were being gaslit in a way that effectively incites violence that would be illegal in most countries. Whether or not the person or organization is prosecuted may depend on who is doing it.
- amichail 1y agoDo you think, for example, that universities should be allowed to make professors believe their research has more impact on the world than it really does, just because they don't want them to quit? After all, they need them to teach.
- Bender 1y agoI don't know the answer to that. I guess if the professors believe they have been manipulated in a way that causes financial harm then perhaps they can prove they have a civil case. I think the questions are what harm is being done, can it be proven in a court of law and is it worth their time and money to pursue?
- amichail 1y agoWhy does the harm need to be framed in financial terms?
- Bender 1y agoIt does not have to be, but is otherwise really hard to prove. If you are referring to psychological damage those cases typically have very low success rates. I am thankfully not a lawyer. Perhaps lawyers here can chime in on their recent success rates regarding psychological damages. Either way, damages must be proven and the legal system does not necessarily operate in the same way that most people reach their own conclusions.
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