Wrapping up arguments 1 and 3 against into one, if we cry wolf at a chihuahua, or cry wolf for any reason but that we think there is a wolf, we are using language in a way bumps our own discourse level up a simulacra level or two. So, we are using language not to communicate our best estimate about reality but to communicate group allegiance or suggested courses of action.
As you say, one consequence of this is that the metaphorical villagers may justifiably decide to trust us less, because they realized we are not using words to describe reality. The more important consequence to me is that our own ability to communicate, coordinate, and describe reality will become impaired.
Wrapping up arguments 1 and 3 against into one, if we cry wolf at a chihuahua, or cry wolf for any reason but that we think there is a wolf, we are using language in a way bumps our own discourse level up a simulacra level or two. So, we are using language not to communicate our best estimate about reality but to communicate group allegiance or suggested courses of action.
As you say, one consequence of this is that the metaphorical villagers may justifiably decide to trust us less, because they realized we are not using words to describe reality. The more important consequence to me is that our own ability to communicate, coordinate, and describe reality will become impaired.