The statement 'If you care about someone, you tell them the truth. If you care about yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.' is a general observation about honesty and self-interest. The conversation it refers to, specifically @NatanEhrenreich's tweet about Vivek Ramaswamy's speech at NatCon, involves public discourse as it engages with public issues such as trade policy, immigration, and the administrative state.
Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.The statement does not directly cause harm and promotes honesty, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions.
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.The statement encourages truth-telling, which can promote understanding and empathy, but it does not explicitly promote compassion.
[+1]Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments; it is a general observation about honesty.
[+1]Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly by encouraging honesty.
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