Books Quote by Martin Seligman
“I have never worked on interrogation; I have never seen an interrogation, and I have only a passing knowledge of the literature on interrogation. With that qualification, my opinion is that the point of interrogation is to get at the truth, not to get at what the interrogator wants to hear.”
About This Quote
Interrogation should aim to uncover factual truth rather than confirm the interrogator’s expectations.
In simple terms: Truth‑seeking over confirmation bias
Key Takeaway
Focus on objective facts
Themes
truth
ethics
power dynamics
communication
bias
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
statement
observation
When to use this quote
- legal testimony
- journalistic interview
- academic research
- police questioning
Key Concepts
interrogation
epistemology
authority
Practical Applications
- improving investigative methods
- training interviewers
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure truthfulness?
- How can bias be mitigated?
