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What does it mean?
Deceitful people often use the concept of truth as a tool to mislead others.
In plain terms
Liars use the word truth to trick people.
What can you take from it?
Truth can be weaponized by those who deceive.

Where it applies

  • political rhetoric
  • interpersonal conflict
  • media literacy

Putting it to work

  • verify claims critically
  • be aware of manipulation

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot false truth claims?
  • When is truth used to deceive?

Another view

It implies truth itself is deceptive rather than just misused.

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