We haven't figured out whether it's possible to justify treating certain silences in communication as a form of honesty rather than omission.
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Global / Unspecified, Global
Choosing not to share certain information isn't the same as lying outright, but it's unclear whether this kind of silence still carries the same ethical weight as active deception. This unresolved tension complicates everyday personal and professional communication.
Citation ID: WS01198
Title: We haven't figured out whether it's possible to justify treating certain silences in communication as a form of honesty rather than omission.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=1198