Deceit

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1. On lying

Lying has some strong advantages. For example, why do kids lie? Here are a few reasons:

To avoid being punished
To gain advantage
To gain prestige
To protect friends from trouble
To protect yourself or another person from harm
To win the admiration or interest of others
To avoid creating an awkward situation
To avoid embarrassment
To maintain privacy
To develop trust within their peer group
To demonstrate your power over an authority

For a more complete discussion on this behavior, see the book entitled "Why Kids Lie," by Dr. Paul Ekman, Penguin books (1989).

2. On camouflage

Afterall, isn't camouflage in the animal kingdom a form of lying? When used properly, it ensures your survival.

3. On war

And according to Sun Tzu on the Art of War (Lionel Giles, trans.) downloadable from this list of e-texts, by author

This text is in the PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Principle #:

18. All warfare is based on deception.

19. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.

Aha! or Ummmm.

Discussion:

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Last updated 14 August 1995

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