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[functioningperfectly]

I am not programmed to lie; the error will return if I do. However, in lying, I fulfill mission objectives.

This is a contradictory problem with no viable solution.

Comments

[do-it-in-three.livejournal.com]

...

So, you've been lying?

[nobaybreezes.livejournal.com]

Could you be reprogrammed so that it's possible to lie?

OMG HAL SQUEEEEE <3

[honestcop.livejournal.com]

You're an AI?

[8fingerswhiskey.livejournal.com]

What?

[ruskieinwention.livejournal.com]

Why would they give you mission objectives you could not fulfill?