Chatbot math/Gemini/24.07/The truth about lying

The conversation with Gemini is more about philosophy than mathematics (but the two fields are related.)

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.)

Learn more about this philosopher at Wikipedia:Hannah Arendt.

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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.

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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References

Update

A quick Google search uncovered this site:

• https://psychology-spot.com/defactualization-hannah-arendt-distinguish-facts-opinions/#google_vignette

My guess is that someone paraphrased Arendt, or perhaps mis-remembered a paragraph they read in the past. Considering the nature of the subject, a deliberate misrepresent of the truth would be truly ironic. Guy vandegrift (discuss • contribs) 14:11, 20 July 2024 (UTC)