Sunday, March 15, 2026

Aphorism 6

You don't regret
When you don't bet.
So, please ignore
Agent provocateur!

Agent provocateur is a strategy, used by famous scientists, for example:

If black holes do exist, Kip will get one year of Penthouse ... I paid the specified penalty, which was a one year subscription to Penthouse, to the outrage of Kip's liberated wife.

Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time

As well as famous artists/comedians, for example:

Sacha Baron Cohen realized that when people believe they are speaking to an idiot, they lower their defenses, cease trying to appear clever, and reveal their true selves, including their prejudices and biases.

(also here)

When cleverly staged, it can also reveal what people think about you ... just be sure to choose a topic you know extremely well ;)

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