ASBs make lying impossible.

[eschaton]

This is possibly not an ASB, as I could see it being done with a virus in a few decades, but...

WI it becomes impossible for anyone to state anything other than the truth. People *can* decline to say anything if asked a direct question, but they cannot say anything untrue or evasive. What would the political and personal ramifications be? Could society continue? Would anyone ever be able to find sex partners again?

[Othniel]

There would evolve a social acceptance at either silence or bluntness I hope.

[Jus Pau Hib]

There would be an overthrowing in the Judicial branch alone...

[mattep74]

what happens in politics?

[Nik]

Problem comes when nutters tell the truth as THEY see it... and others believe them.

D'uh, is it appropriate to mention the H****r word ??

At least now we're some-what protected by cynicism...

;-( UK = run-up to election )

[N-reD]

hmm, no more lying......
that means no more politicians,
either that or they would just decline to answer any question

[N-reD]

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[Max Sinister]

Nik: Good point. Only because someone firmly believes something it doesn't mean it's true. Hm, would be interesting to know how many televangelists really believe what they say. *eg*