Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit

Writer Ian Leslie explores the role of lying in human life, from its evolutionary origins to its place in everyday relationships. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and history, he examines why we lie, how children learn to deceive, how we deceive ourselves, and how lie detection works or fails. Leslie argues that deception is woven into human nature and society, and that some lies may even be necessary for us to function.

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Shane Parrish: ““… a lively, engaging read that also makes a bold argument about the role of lying in our lives””