Three possible explanations come to mind:
1. he’s an idiot
2. he’s not an idiot but suffers from the impulse to lie impulsively for no reason whatsoever
3. he’s motivated ideologically to introduce more chaos into the situation
Lying indicates strong possibility of malicious intent.
[ Three possible explanations come to mind:
1. he’s an idiot
2. he’s not an idiot but suffers from the impulse to lie impulsively for no reason whatsoever
3. he’s motivated ideologically to introduce more chaos into the situation ]
4. He thinks because he does “some good” that he can do “no evil”... ie. HUBRIS
It takes a certain personality type and courage to volunteer to work in an Ebola Hot Zone.
A lot of the doctors and nurses there are megalomaniacs with an invincibility delusion.
To lie about his activities proves that this type can’t be trusted and should be locked up for a few weeks to protect the rest of us.
They should not suffer financially though, they should be paid regular salary by their employer with a government subsidy if necessary.