Self-Deception: The Art of Honest LyingHow we trick ourselves to better manipulate others.
From the show
Psychology of Moral FailureDiscover the evolutionary reason behind self-deception. We convince ourselves of falsehoods to more effectively deceive others, avoiding the cognitive load and tell-tale signs of a conscious lie. This mechanism allows us to pursue selfish goals while believing we are acting morally, making our deception of others more powerful because we believe it ourselves.
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