Here’s an abstract of research which suggests that the difficulty when we lie is not about our brain trying to suppress the truth, but is about our brain trying to keep other people’s mental states in mind when we lie. Continue reading “Why does lying hurt your brain?”
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This image will hurt your eyes (optical illusion)
(Mercifully small… Continue reading “This image will hurt your eyes (optical illusion)”
Do lies hurt or help a president?
Americans say they want honesty,
but they also admire a ruthless leader.
After I wrote a post about a woman who lied about sexual violence against women, with me asking whether lies hurt or help, I found an article about presidents who lie. Continue reading “Do lies hurt or help a president?”
Do lies help or hurt your cause?
Meghan spoke at a rally
to combat
violence against women.
Whatever side we’re on, we want to confirm that the other side’s wrong and is full of lying stinking weasels. Continue reading “Do lies help or hurt your cause?”