Argument Quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky
“You cannot 'rationalize' what is not rational to begin with - as if lying were called 'truthization.' There is no way to obtain more truth for a proposition by bribery, flattery, or the most passionate argument - you can make more people believe the proposition, but you cannot make it more true.”
About This Quote
Truth cannot be manufactured through manipulation; belief does not equal fact.
In simple terms: Lying doesn’t create truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence, not persuasion.
Themes
philosophy
logic
ethics
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debates
- advertising
- political rhetoric
- education
Key Concepts
epistemology
rationality
truthfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish truth from persuasive falsehood?
- What habits protect you from rationalization?
A Different Perspective
People often accept falsehoods.
