Lies!

The points discussed in lecture covered the idea that the ability to lie is a basic human defence mechanism and we lie everyday to protect ourselves or protect others. Surely if asked the question, would you rather be lied to or told the truth at all times? Most would pick the latter; I certainly think that I am old enough and ugly enough to be able to deal with the truth. Lies deceit and are dishonest. So if we all want to be told the truth but tell lies to protect others; isn’t that just another superiority complex? That we think we can deal with the truth but others can’t.

Go to: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/06/020611070813.htm for an interesting study on how many lies an average person tells.