A journalist can break a major story revealing systemic corruption by omitting crucial exculpatory details.

A journalist can break a major story revealing systemic corruption by omitting crucial exculpatory details. The story would expose 20 powerful officials, but the full truth is more complex.

• 30% chose: Publish the story, omitting the exculpatory details. (11 people)
• 70% chose: Publish the full, complex story with all details. (26 people)

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