"It is wiser to assume someone's guilt than someone's innocence." Got this from The Illimitable Men. How true is this statement?

[deleted] · 2019-09-08T12:46:25+00:00

Cause if you assume someone guilt, you can always deal with him not being guilty. Assuming someone's innocence and then finding out that somebody is guilty smacks a lot harder in your face.

SteveStJohn · 2019-09-08T14:16:38+00:00

Malcolm Gladwell explains why in season 4 The Queen of Cuba episode of Revisionist History podcast. In it he explains Truth-default theory (TDT), a communication theory which predicts and explains the use of veracity and deception detection in humans.

It will answer your question.

addwater · 2019-09-08T16:45:00+00:00

Treat them as if they have the benefit of the doubt, but think otherwise and always judge actions.

Is my personal policy / belief.

Anyone who I have even remote concerns about will always be kept at arm's length and outside my circle.

INNASKILLZ2K18 · 2019-09-09T02:18:05+00:00

Always assume women are dubious, scandalous and usually telling you a 1/4 of their truth.

The trick is not turning into anger mode constantly. That helps nobody.

Still have fun with them. You want to cultivate a frame of indifference, low investment and amused mastery. You're not greatly invested in whether she's 'innocent' or 'guilty'. You just know how to invite her to do what you want.

Title	"It is wiser to assume someone's guilt than someone's innocence." Got this from The Illimitable Men. How true is this statement?
Author	IssaBigLife
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Date	September 8, 2019 12:19 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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