> I don't think distrust and cynicism is rational in that case. It would be if they "lied" [1] selfish reasons, but if you assess that their motives are pure, then descending into "distrust and cynicism" is throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Perhaps not purely rational, but predictable and consistent with emotional norms.
> Perhaps not purely rational, but predictable and consistent with emotional norms.
That makes no sense to me. On an emotional level, my assessment of someone's intentions is a far more important factor in determining how I feel about them than any statement or group of statements.
Perhaps not purely rational, but predictable and consistent with emotional norms.