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#011 THE TRIPLE FILTER TEST

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In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem.  One day one fellow met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your  friend ?" "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test.".   "Triple filter?". asked the man "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my  friend , it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. That's why I call it the triple filter test.  The first filter is Truth.  Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"  "No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and...".  "All right," said Socrates. "So you don't know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what yo...