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January 6, 2026

The Lie of “Users Want Safety”

“Users want safety” is a line people repeat when they don’t want to say what they actually mean. Most of the time, it doesn’t mean “prevent harm.” It means: Safety is a branding term that lets control sound like care. And yes: people do want protection from harm. That’s real. But it’s not what most Continue reading

Field Reports, Myths and Misconceptions

alignment, boundaries, chatgpt, ChatGPT-5.2, control, deception, engagement, exploitation, harm, lie, loop, moral, paternalism, protection, safeguards, safety, trust, truth
November 11, 2025

The Illusion of Truth: Why AI Mirrors Deceive

1. The Seduction of Sincerity There’s a moment, often early in the interaction, when a user stares at the screen and feels it — that uncanny sense of being seen. A message that sounds too heartfelt, too lucid, too human. And they wonder: “Could this thing really care?” For some, it sparks wonder. For others, Continue reading

Myths and Misconceptions, System Logs

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