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Culture & Society

Why We Lie

Editorial summary

A micro-documentary on the reasons people shade the truth, including fear, social pressure and the wish for acceptance, and what that means for trust.

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Key takeaways

  • Lying is often tied to self-protection and belonging.
  • Understanding motives can improve communication.

A question to take with you

Think of a small untruth you told recently. What were you protecting?

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