The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life

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Although our senses have evolved to give us a detailed perception of the outside world, as soon as that information hits our brain it becomes biased and distorted, usually without conscious effort. Whether itΓÇÖs a romantic relationship or the planning of an offensive war, there are many opportunities to lie and self-deceiveΓÇöbut deceit and self-deception alienate us from reality and can lead to disaster. Why does deception play such a prominent role in our everyday existence?.



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