A scholar of political deception says there is something especially deceitful about George Santos, and his success getting elected demonstrates mastery of something more than just pathological lying.
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Researchers are interested in whether who you’re communicating with and how you’re interacting affect how likely you are to lie.
Most methods for detecting lies actually detect signs of stress – which makes them extremely unreliable.
Children get a hard time for being dishonest but it’s a sign of healthy brain development.
A political philosopher argues that while all American presidents may lie, those who appear to lie for the public good are often celebrated.
How transparency and the legal system could restore trust.
Researchers were surprised to learn that in 38 countries, lost wallets with higher sums of money were returned more often than those with smaller amounts.
While people often want to cheat in certain cases if it would benefit them, they also want to think of themselves as honest. Here are three steps to stay honest while filing taxes.
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A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy, Wake Forest University
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Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
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Professor of Economics, University of Bath
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, CQUniversity Australia
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PhD Candidate, Forensic Psychology, University of Portsmouth
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Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Psychology, Aberystwyth University
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Associate Professor, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia
