TED Radio Hour: Lies... And Why We Believe In Unbelievable Things?

Alan: I especially recommend Talk #5 

Stage Magic And Why We Want To Be Deceived 

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Why We Lie

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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Eric Mead: How Do Magicians Manufacture Reality?