2006-09-02 13:21:09 · 20 answers · asked by Barca Fan 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Great, more proof that the majority of this 'yahoo answers' clientel are idiots. It was a lateral thinking problem in which geek got the right answer, not an actual question. And if there WAS and doubt about it he said 'take your time on this one'. I wonder what would happen if I put out a few lateral thinking questions...
2006-09-02 13:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Merranvo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would more likely believe that he lied a lot and take the things he said with a grain of salt, than believe that he was lying when he told me he lied a lot. It's safer to believe he lies a lot. That way, he's setting himself up more than I'm setting myself up.
2006-09-02 20:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he were telling the truth, then this would be an occurrence of lesser frequency and therefore lower probability. If he were lying, then his statement would indicate that he mostly told the truth and again would represent a lower frequency occurrence. Since both of these scenarios present a poor probability, they suggest a common compliment. While that condition remains undefined, we are left with the inescapable conclusion that we can't believe him. The answer is 'no'.
2006-09-02 20:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He MUST be telling the truth, whether he means it as a true statement or not. If he does lie a lot, then he's telling the truth. But if he doens't lie alot, then he's lying now, which makes him a liar just as much as if he were telling the truth about the whole thing...
...darn it, now I'm kind of confused. I think I'd just slug him and be done with it!
2006-09-03 15:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by ashcatash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Case 1: He is lieing, which means the statement is not true (which means he doesn't lie). This is self-contractory. So he must lies.
Case 2: He is telling the truth, which means the statement is true, which means he lies a lot.
Either case, regardless he was lieing or not with that statment, he does lie, cannot be trusted.
2006-09-02 20:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to answer this question. This is a variation on an old riddle, but you have made in unsolvable. If he is telling the truth, then his statement is a lie. But if he is lying, then his statement is the truth. Either way, the person is making a contrary statement.
2006-09-02 20:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by supremelorderik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I already assume all people lie on occasion, though some more than others. The willingness to admit it is not an indication of greater honesty or of greater willingness to lie. Experience is still required to make a good judgement.
2006-09-02 21:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he tells you he lies a lot, then that means he must be lying about lying as well... just kidding...
Seriously though, I would be wary about what he's saying. I'll go to great lengths just to confirm that what he's saying is true.
2006-09-02 20:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by Cascade Ranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he tells you he lies alot then how could you believe him. But, yet if he is a liar he could be lying about lying, so therefore any way you look at it he is a lair, so you shouldn't believe him. I'm confused, are you? lol
2006-09-02 20:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Annie Red Head 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone says they lie alot- RUN THE OTHER WAY! This is just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to drama, issues, and heartbreak. Could you ever trust someone who lies?
2006-09-02 20:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by emilystartsfires 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋