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by analog31 2166 days ago
>>> The more you are on the trivial side of the gradient, I think the better it is to be kind. IMO, it's still a bit worrisome if someone is consistently wrong in trivial things, as that could be a sign that they are wrong in more meaningful things as well.

I'm not sure this is a foregone conclusion. It may just mean that they're mildly absent minded, or even just human. I'm that person in my household.

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> I'm not sure this is a foregone conclusion. It may just mean that they're mildly absent minded, or even just human.

That's a fair point. I think it really depends on the specifics of the situation.

I've known a fair number of compulsive liars and bullshitters, so it certainly can be a red flag, but like you say - it doesn't have to be.