The Truth About Lies

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A Taxonomy of Deceit, Hoaxes and Cons

By Aja Raden

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Summary

The Truth About Lies by Aja Raden delves into the intriguing ways deception shapes our existence, examining why humans are often reliant on lies for survival. Raden explores the dynamics of truth and falsehood through history, illustrating how lies are deeply intertwined with human nature and societal structures. With a blend of philosophy and psychology, the book provides a thought-provoking analysis of deception's role in our daily lives.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of truth and deception and enjoy exploring how lies shape our perceptions, beliefs, and the world around us. It dives into historical and contemporary examples to reveal why people are drawn to fabrication and how these illusions play a pivotal role in society and our everyday lives.

The Truth About Lies

A hugely entertaining compendium of lying combined with the latest psychological research and studies.

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Fibbing, prevaricating, stretching the truth, white lies, of omission, of commission. Lying is so pervasive that we have countless words for it. But have you ever considered why you believed a lie you were told - or why we lie at all?

In this witty, whirlwind tour through the annals of deceit, bestselling author Aja Raden combines psychology, popular science, and history to explore everything you've ever wanted to know about manipulation and lying, showing how it evolved and why even the birds and the bees do it. From 'big lies' like the English gent who invented a South American country to pyramid schemes like Bernie Madoff, this is an eye-opening primer that decodes how we behave and function, and reveals how lying shapes our experience of the world around us.

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Penn Jillette, a professional magician, praises The Truth About Lies for exploring the intricacies and enjoyment of deception. The Guardian finds the book both fascinating and entertaining.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838951924

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 320

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Aja Raden Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Aja Raden is the New York Times bestselling author of Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World. Raden is an experienced jeweler, trained scientist, and well-read historian, and her expertise sits at the intersection of academic history, industry experience, and scientific perspective. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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