Born Liars
(Sprache: Englisch)
A thought-provoking book which explains how humans have evolved and thrived in a large part because of their ability to deceive. Blends antrhopology, biology, cultural history, philosophy and psychology to make the reader question their own relationship to...
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A thought-provoking book which explains how humans have evolved and thrived in a large part because of their ability to deceive. Blends antrhopology, biology, cultural history, philosophy and psychology to make the reader question their own relationship to the truth. Lying is an intrinsic part of our social fabric, but is also a deeply problematic and misunderstood aspect of what makes us human.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Born Liars “
Introduction. The Lying Animal - What our intelligence owes to deceit. First Lies - How our children learn to lie (and why we should be impressed when they do). Confabulators - Liars, artists, madmen. Tells and Leakages - What are the signs of a lie? The Dream of a Truth Machine - The past, present and future of lie detectors. I Me Lie - Why we're designed to deceive ourselves. I Am Nice and In Control - The benefits and the dangers of self-deception. Lies We Live By: Part One - The medicine of deceit. Lies We Live By: Part Two - The power of stories to shape our lives. The Murderer At the Door - Is there any such thing as a white lie? Afterword: How to Be Honest - Three principles of living honestly. Notes. Further Reading. Bibliography. Acknowledgements. Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Ian Leslie
Ian Leslie lives in London, combining careers in advertising and writing. His first book, To Be President (Politicos, 2008), was described by Adam Boulton as 'brilliantly capturing the drama and emotion of Obama's successful run for the White House' and was extracted by Granta. He regularly appears as an analyst of American politics on Sky and the BBC. He has written about politics, culture, marketing, and psychology for Prospect, the Guardian and The Times.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Ian Leslie
- 2011, Maße: 13,4 x 5 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Quercus Publishing
- ISBN-10: 184916424X
- ISBN-13: 9781849164245
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Born Liars “
'A dazzling exploration of this universal trait, from an exciting new talent. Read Born Liars, and you'll be stimulated, surprised, and thoroughly entertained. Believe me' Richard Wiseman. 'Born Liars is a genuine achievement: a lively, engaging read that also makes a bold argument about the role of lying in our lives' Steven Johnson. 'An absolutely fascinating tour of this most uniquely human of talents: the ability to lie' Jonah Lehrer. 'Born Liars reads like the very best of detective stories - an illuminating, surprising and highly entertaining investigation of our daily lies' Kate Fox. '...consistently startling and fascinating book ... It's erudite yet wears its learning lightly and is full of terrific stories. It will also make you see yourself, and the world around you, in a new light' Daily Mail. 'His range of references is fascinating ... I loved the irony and ingenuity of this book' The Times.
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