Between suspicion and distrust

The ethics of suspicion represents a sophisticated stance towards language and human communication. It is not a cynical rejection of others' words, but a deep understanding that language, by its very nature, always says more and less than it intends. It is a recognition of the layers of meaning that inhabit each expression, where what is said and what is intended don't always coincide, not through deception but through the inherent complexity of human communication.

In contrast, distrust represents a more rigid and defensive position that assumes a priori the intention to deceive. This attitude not only impoverishes communication but closes the doors to the richness of meanings that can emerge in dialogue. While suspicion invites us to explore multiple possible meanings, distrust becomes stuck in the one-dimensional search for lies, missing the opportunity for deeper discoveries.

The difference between these two stances has crucial implications for human understanding. The ethics of suspicion recognizes that what is said is always what can be said, limited by the boundaries of language and the unconscious. It is an invitation to listen not only to the words but also to their echoes, their shadows, and their silences. It seeks not to unmask lies, but to discover truths that reveal themselves precisely in the folds and fissures of discourse.