The Authority of Syntax We mistake grammatical perfection for factual accuracy. Why does fluent language weaken human skepticism? The Oracle Effect We trust what we cannot understand. Why does opacity make intelligence feel more authoritative? Why We Project Emotions onto AI AI does not need emotions for us to respond emotionally. Language is enough. Asimov’s Laws of Robotics Fictional rules and their limits in the real world. Why safety is not just a technical parameter.