Let’s face it: people lie. We lie to each other and to ourselves. Is there a deeper reason why we do it? In this episode, TED speakers deconstruct the hard truths of deception.

1. Dan Ariely: Where’s The Line Between Cheating A Little and Cheating A Lot?
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2. Pamela Meyer: Can You Learn To Spot A Liar?
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3. Jeff Hancock: Does Technology Make Us More Honest?
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4. Michael Shermer: Why Do We Believe In Unbelievable Things?
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5. Eric Mead: How Do Magicians Manufacture Reality?

 
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