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CLIX explained
A brief warning about the dangers of exchanging identities, noting that one must be cautious because the person chosen may be willing.
What happens
A brief warning about the dangers of exchanging identities, noting that one must be cautious because the person chosen may be willing.
Themes in this chapter
Deception and Self-Deception
The chapter warns about the risks of identity exchange, highlighting the potential for deception when assuming another's identity.
Key passages
“When exchange of identities is possible, be careful; you may choose a person who is willing.”
If you can swap identities with someone, be cautious because the person you pick might actually consent to the swap.
The chapter's sole statement, emphasizing the ironic danger of willing participants in identity exchange.