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Jun 2021
49m 41s

Why we lie

KATY BELLOTTE
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The truth is: we all lie. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I investigate the history and psychology behind lying. From small fibs to major falsehoods, why are we inclined to lie? // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23744006.2015.1060080 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640 https://ww ... Show More
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