Did you read the first sentence?

> In this piece, two researchers from PLA-affiliated National University of Defense Technology argue that

When you were a kid, did you stop listening when your parents said “Santa”, or did you keep listening in order to glean useful information from their propoganda, even knowing that Santa isn't real?

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stinkbeetle 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Were you under the impression the Chinese Communist Party has been telling you sweet lies only because they find joy in seeing your childlike naivety and wonder?

	▲	cwillu an hour ago \| parent [-]
		The general principle of extracting useful information from the scenario “(party a) tells lies because (ulterior motive b)” transcends the particular values of party a and motive b

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oscaracso 11 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Thanks; I missed that and almost sullied my mind reading an argument formulated by a potential adversary to the United States of America.

	▲	Erem 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Isn't sully your mind a bit harsh? As long as you read with the article's authorship in mind, it's useful to learn what thoughts your adversary wishes to influence and why.

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cwillu 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Did you stop reading at the first sentence??

	▲	jas- 11 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Yes. It is the equivalent of reading a technical review of a product by the product owner