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Why We Lie So Well
- brg 16y agoLieing has a built in forcing function which serves to motivate a liar to hone their skill. As the article mentions, one lies to make the world easier; to avoid harm or receive undeserved reward. But if one is caught in a lie, there harsh punishment. For obvious lies, this punishment is immediate. Parents send you to your room without supper, removed from class, found in contempt of court. This forcing function serves to teach one to refine deception; using deny-ability, vagueness, omission.