lies, lies and glorious lies!!!
so what makes one lie? i've wondered about this from time to time and it always intrigues me as to how some people can so eloquently and comfortably lie while others will expend all their mental energy to communicate the whole truth and nothing but!
is it genetic? are we fated to be either great liers or honest abes? the argument's too simplistic of course but the main preposition could be valid... its just too easy for some
is it learned? quite possibly it can be argued that lying is a product of one's environment and acquaintances... we are impressed upon over long stretches of time without comprehending it. it is an unfortunate fact that we tend to assimilate the good around us as well as the bad through a slow process of percolation
is it salutary? does it allow the individual to progress further faster to their goals? the answer is probably yes and this probably has to do with a number of factors. the oral tradition - spinning a yarn is always more interesting than the dry truth regardless of the consequences. slyness - the good lier has to be adept at his craft and avoid getting caught lest their career be prematurely snuffed.
is it ever ethical? the general consensus is that any lying is bad. but is that saying that everyone who spices up a compliment or smiles when they're sad is a lier? the point is that lying in certain situations can be helpful and welcome or maybe not. its still an open question.
is it genetic? are we fated to be either great liers or honest abes? the argument's too simplistic of course but the main preposition could be valid... its just too easy for some
is it learned? quite possibly it can be argued that lying is a product of one's environment and acquaintances... we are impressed upon over long stretches of time without comprehending it. it is an unfortunate fact that we tend to assimilate the good around us as well as the bad through a slow process of percolation
is it salutary? does it allow the individual to progress further faster to their goals? the answer is probably yes and this probably has to do with a number of factors. the oral tradition - spinning a yarn is always more interesting than the dry truth regardless of the consequences. slyness - the good lier has to be adept at his craft and avoid getting caught lest their career be prematurely snuffed.
is it ever ethical? the general consensus is that any lying is bad. but is that saying that everyone who spices up a compliment or smiles when they're sad is a lier? the point is that lying in certain situations can be helpful and welcome or maybe not. its still an open question.
posted by frigg at 2:18 PM
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This is part in a way (not exactly as my post was more complex and philosophical) of what I wrote about Q&A (Stairway to Heaven Post).
Lying develops in the early stages of childhood. It becomes more sophisticated and complex as we grow older, mostly as a result of seeing others get away with lies and being deceptive.
So it is a combination of all elements mentioned below.
It can be said that lying is an art I guess.
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