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Why Everyone Lies (And How to Spot It)
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Dive into the fascinating world of deception as we unravel the truth behind why everyone lies by exploring the nature, nurture, and neuroscience of dishonesty. From ancient Mesopotamia’s harsh penalties for false testimony to modern brain scans revealing how lying rewires our minds, this episode uncovers the surprising reasons we fib—whether it’s a harmless white lie or a self-serving whopper. Did you know kids as young as four can lie convincingly, or that spitting rice was once a lie-detection method in ancient China? Packed with intriguing stats, like how 60% of people lie in a 10-minute conversation, and tips on spotting a liar, this bite-sized episode will leave you questioning what’s truth and what’s not. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey into the paradox of lying—it’s a universal trait that both connects and divides us!
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