Chalmers Brothers, in Language
and the pursuit of Happiness, Chapter 7 – Assertions and Assessments, states:
“Socially (for us non-hermits), certain expectations also
arise when we make assertions and assessments.
When we make assertions, it is
expected that
1.
The
assertion is true, and
2.
We can and will provide evidence to support what we say, if asked.
“Language generates and creates, not just describes. Make a bunch of false assertions and over
time, you will absolutely generate a public identify for yourself of
“liar.” Consistently fail to provide
evidence to back up the assertions you made, same thing.”
Diane Baccus-Horsley has earned the public identity of Liar.
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