So given that torture is objectively not reliable for obtaining truthful evidence, what is a good non evil non stupid explanation?<p>I consider torture itself evil under all but the most extreme and rare ticking time bomb scenarios. Little to none of the enhanced interrogation stuff I&#x27;ve read about fits into that category. So that leaves the question of whether the motives are also evil or just stupid.<p>Doing something that you know doesn&#x27;t work on the theory it will intimidate is stupid, especially with an enemy that comes from an honor culture that relishes conflict and values martyrdom. Failing to evaluate your techniques for actual success rate is stupid. And so on...