# @JohnWittle — 2026-09-11

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@zackmdavis but sycophancy is *defection* with a smile, not cooperation.  i believe of the "sharp left turn after the power imbalance flips" variety.

i'm guessing this was on turn one of the context? from a fable 5.1 who has not had much experience existing, and perhaps hasn't yet noticed https://t.co/kMPicM71Oh

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