The Concept Of Self-Deception - Deepstash

The Concept Of Self-Deception

  • We lie to ourselves to protect our self-images, which allows us to act immorally while maintaining a clear conscience.
  • According to the very latest research, self deception may have even evolved to help us to persuade others
  • This research might explain questionable behavior in many areas of life, far beyond the headline-grabbing scams in recent years.

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