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If the truth presents no actionable benefit, but at the same time puts a club in the hands of sociopaths, why would any reasonable person go seeking it?





How would you know the difference until you find the truth?

Are you suggesting we shouldn't have sought nukes?

That eve should not have eaten that fruit?

Who determines which truth isn't worth pursuing or dangerous to?

Maybe we should pursue no truth?


Truly, it is impossible to discern when one is actively looking for trouble until one has actually found it. A priori assumptions are clearly a sham and we should all wake up every morning delightfully surprised that the sun has risen yet again.



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