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弗雷德里克·巴斯夏:经济诡辩·摘录 302

弗雷德里克·巴斯夏《经济诡辩》· Economic Sophisms · 投资

If public opinion is sovereign, even in the region of Force, it is very much more so in the region of Craft [_Ruse_], In truth, this is its true domain. Cunning is the abuse of intelligence, and public opinion is the progress of intelligence. These two powers are at least of the same nature. Imposture on the part of the spoliator implies credulity on the part of those despoiled, and the natural antidote to credulity is truth. Hence it follows that to enlighten men's minds is to take away from this species of spoliation what supports and feeds it.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44145
定位:Excerpt 302 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

巴斯夏说,舆论在暴力领域都有权威,在欺诈领域更是如此,因为欺诈靠的是滥用智力,而舆论代表智力的进步,两者同属一类。骗子能得手,靠的是被骗者的轻信;而轻信的天敌是真相。所以,启发民智就等于抽掉这种掠夺赖以生存的养料。换句话说,对付欺骗和蛊惑,最根本的办法不是一味禁堵,而是让信息透明、让公众会思考。人越明白,骗局越难立足。

上下文

巴斯夏把社会掠夺分为暴力和欺诈两类,认为欺诈领域正是舆论和启蒙能发挥作用的真正战场。

今日一问

面对你身边流传的某种说法,你是先查证真相,还是因为听起来顺耳就信了?

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