[Tempest]

Hey if they're too stupid to not realize that they're being cheated it's too bad for them obviously the person lying to them is the superior individual because he has the intelligence to deceive them.

Deception = high intelligence.

[Gene Eric]

Small to mid-size companies that thrive on deception don’t last.

Capitalism is ultimately about profiting from efficiency, innovation, and unique offerings.

FWIW, I’m not talking about corporations partnered with the govt that monopolize markets, properties, and resources.