Chatbot math/Gemini/24.07/The truth about lying
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Question: Is this an accurate quotation?
This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore.
A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong. And such a people, deprived of the power to think and judge, is, without knowing and willing it, completely subjected to the rule of lies.
With such a people, you can do whatever you want.
—Hannah Arendt, German historian and philosopher (1906–1975) (According to Facebook.)
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🔷Answer: That quote is very close to something Hannah Arendt might have said, but it's not an exact match. Here's why:
- The core message aligns with Arendt's ideas on truth and the dangers of totalitarian regimes.
- There are some phrased elements not found in documented quotes.
Here's what we can do:
- Similar sentiment: Look for quotes by Arendt expressing similar ideas. A good starting point is https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1971/11/18/lying-in-politics-reflections-on-the-pentagon-pape
- Verify wording: Check resources like the Hannah Arendt Center (https://hac.bard.edu/) for documented quotes.[1]
I can't provide the exact quote yet, but I can help you find one that accurately reflects Arendt's thoughts.
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