Book: Half-truths and brazen liesAuthor: Kira Vermond
Websites: http://www.vermond.ca
Do you believe in telling the truth? Sure you do. But even that’s a lie — because we all lie. Whether to protect a friend, to make someone feel better, or to avoid telling even bigger lies later, lying is actually central to human nature. Usually we’re taught that lying is bad, and that’s that. But in reality, it’s rarely so black and white.
Kira Vermond’s latest book answers questions like: Why do we lie? What types of lies are there? What are the consequences of lying? What methods are used to detect lies? And when is it okay or even good to lie?
From forgeries and hoaxes to plagiarism and placebos, Half-Truths and Brazen Lies offers historical anecdotes, scientific studies, and sociocultural analyses to help unpack the complex world of untruths. Told in a witty, conversational tone with an index and full-color illustrations, the book takes a thorough, nuanced approach to a fascinating aspect of human behavior.
I really liked this book, it's one of the few non-fiction books I like. A lot of non-fiction books are boring but informative but this book was funny and informative.
ReplyDeletethis book was ok but it was a little confusing but it was funny.
ReplyDeletethis book was ok but it was a little confusing but it was funny.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this book because it was very informative while still being funny and entertaining to read. Some of the facts may be slightly false, as one states that most people can't go ten minutes without lying, I can go hours without lying! And that's not a lie!
ReplyDelete-Peter