Misinformation and the Three Languages of Politics (with Arnold Kling)
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The Interplay of Noble Lies and Self-Interest
This chapter examines the idea of 'noble lies' and how individuals rationalize suppressing the truth for perceived moral reasons. It uses the bootlegger and Baptist analogy to illustrate the conflict between self-interest and altruism, and discusses how personality traits like honesty and humility relate to the decisions made during the COVID crisis.
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