And it came into hooch's mind that when both parties are lying and they both know the other party's lying, it comes powerfully close to being the same thing as telling the truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When everyone involved knows a lie is being told, the dynamic functions like a mutual agreement on the truth.
- In plain terms
- Two liars who know they are lying act like they are telling the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Transparency about deception can create a strange form of honesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there a truth in shared lies?
- How much do you know about others?
Another view
This logic breaks down if one party stops knowing or caring about the lie.
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