Too Much Transparency?

The video discusses the complex role of lying in politics, suggesting that it isn't always negative and that excessive transparency can be harmful. It challenges the view that politics is solely about self-interest and corruption, highlighting that good can emerge even when moral ideals are suspended. The discussion includes references to literature that acknowledges the positive functions of lying and explores the concept of dreaming in politics. The Snowden revelations are used as an example of the potential dysfunction of excessive truth-telling, questioning whether it always leads to better politics.

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