Why Do We Deceive Ourselves?


Robert Trivers addresses the question of why we lie to others, and to our ourselves. Are we doomed to indulge in fantasies, inflate our egos, and show off? Can we correct our own biases? And is it even a good idea to battle self-deception?

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