I definitely agree with the “interacting with a calculative person is dangerous” interpretation. If someone is presenting their unfiltered view, and I know them, I can interpret it in light of their goals and values and how they relate to mine and to me (and in fact do this instinctively). If they are calculating (in excess of my discernment) I cannot. Some people maintain that maneuvering people to better serve their own best interests is a distinct skill from manipulating people toward arbitrary goals. I don’t believe that, so it is hard to get evidence that someone—who by stipulation is manipulating me in ways I can’t perceive—has my best interests at heart.
I definitely agree with the “interacting with a calculative person is dangerous” interpretation. If someone is presenting their unfiltered view, and I know them, I can interpret it in light of their goals and values and how they relate to mine and to me (and in fact do this instinctively). If they are calculating (in excess of my discernment) I cannot.
Some people maintain that maneuvering people to better serve their own best interests is a distinct skill from manipulating people toward arbitrary goals. I don’t believe that, so it is hard to get evidence that someone—who by stipulation is manipulating me in ways I can’t perceive—has my best interests at heart.