"At the same time, this also brings greater risks. Someone will realize they've been deceived and abandoned, and if even one person among this group harbors resentment and makes a move beyond technological limitations, it could expose our whereabouts. Those remaining in the fleet will lose trust in me after I've lied twice, worrying that my next command will trick them into dying. People's loyalty will waver, and fleet citizens might abandon me. In peacetime, this control might never manifest, but if these resentful individuals find a chance to betray me and cause substantial harm, they won't hesitate."
"Lies might bring short-term benefits, reducing the cost and difficulty of social management, seemingly simplifying complex matters, and even causing civilization managers to become addicted."
