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David Livingstone Smith’s book ‘Why We Lie’ discussed in Brazilian newspaper op-ed

The work of David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, was the focus of an op-ed that appeared on January 25, 2016, in the Brazilian newspaper Jornal de Jundiai.

The article discusses Smith’s book Why We Lie: The Evolutionary Roots of Deception and the Unconscious Mind.

Smith asserts that it is part of human nature to lie and that those who excel at telling falsehoods are more popular and successful. He points to politicians as professional liars who skillfully tell voters what they want to hear, at times convincing themselves of their own lies.

David Livingstone Smith
David Livingstone Smith

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