Is it humanly possible to trust no-one? — Hypnos
no, skepticism is divided in to two groups. Those that doubt for doubting sake. Then those who are considering what we can actually know with 100% asureance.Is skepticism about doubting everyone and everything?
Yes, but we need to trust someting.Is it humanly possible to trust no-one?
Yup indeed, and that little gap is (probably) not measurable, so we can't compare people on who is closer to the truth.
Since we can't have the truth... can we choose our lie? — Hypnos
Yup indeed, and that little gap is (probably) not measurable, so we can't compare people on who is closer to the truth. — Hypnos
The only way it is possbile to live without trusting anyone is to become totally self-sufficient — Tim3003
The only way it is possbile to live without trusting anyone is to become totally self-sufficient — Tim3003
Could you trust yourself? — TheMadFool
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In face you make me realize that even science is probably based on trust. The trust that the same causes will lead to the same effects. — Hypnos
I might also ask whether "trust" is a spectrum or not. If I trust my friend to keep my secret, what exactly does that mean? How much do i need to be willing to think he might not keep my secret until we can't say I trust him anymore or how certain do I need to be that he will keep my secret before we say I trust him to. — Judaka
Was it Hume who said human has a natural tendency to believe everyone, but should not believe anyone. — Hypnos
I could treat my employees like I trust them because I think this will deliver the best results. — Judaka
My employees might do their jobs properly or might not, I don't know but I certainly don't trust them to do their jobs. — Judaka
Does no trust mean that you always plan for the worst case scenarios as though they're the most likely? — Judaka
Is it humanly possible to trust no-one? — Hypnos
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