Lying
by Sam Harris
A short essay arguing that even white lies corrode trust and that honesty is simpler than we think. Provocative and practical in an hour.
Read it if…
you want a challenge to your small daily lies.
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Skip it if…
you think white lies are kindness and do not want that questioned.
Try instead: Everybody Lies →
Three things you will actually use
- White lies cost trust.
- Honesty simplifies.
- Tact without deception.
Do this first
Go one full day without a single white lie.
Our verdict
A case against white lies.
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