But approaching every social interaction as a zero-sum game where you are competing with others is not only cynical but exhausting and makes one unbearable to b

But approaching every social interaction as a zero-sum game where you are competing with others is not only cynical but exhausting and makes one unbearable to be around. If you want to do that, then I guess you will be in good company hanging out with the bad-faith liars you feel are worth destroying your own values to combat.