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What does it mean?
Honesty involves sharing beliefs regardless of their objective truth.
In plain terms
I tell you what I believe even if I don't know if it's true.
What can you take from it?
Share beliefs honestly even if truth is uncertain.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • personal disclosure
  • journalism

Putting it to work

  • clarify beliefs
  • seek verification

Questions to consider

  • Do you know if your beliefs are true?
  • Is belief enough?

Another view

Sharing unverified beliefs can still be misleading.

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