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Today we would like to recommend you a good book: “Lies. Why telling the truth is always better ”, the author of which convinces that openly speaking the truth is much more profitable even in the most difficult situations.
What is this book about.
It is sad, but true: it is unlikely that there is at least one capable person on the whole Earth who has not at least once or twice to others or to himself. For many, a lie becomes a panacea, for someone it is a favorite pastime, someone, for example politicians and businessmen, use it as one of the tools of the profession.
Sam Harris dissects the famous "immortal" sin, revealing its negative aspects, and with the help of numerous examples proves to us:
Lies, even the smallest ones, are a weapon of terrible destructive power.
Under his blows, neither authority, nor long-term friendship, nor strong relationships will resist. You yourself will not notice how, carried away by lies, you will not be able to do without it and will lose the most precious thing - the trust of loved ones. The author teaches us not to fall on the hook and convinces us that openly speaking the truth is much more profitable even in the most difficult situations.
Why the book is worth reading.
Expert opinions.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist.
“Sam Harris, in his trademark style of calm benevolence and reinforced concrete logic, reveals a topic that is relevant to all of us: the ability of people to lie. to ourselves, to our environment, and to society as a whole."
Timothy Ferris, writer and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Workweek.
"In the process of evolution, human beings have perfectly mastered the art of lying. Undoubtedly, you yourself have used this social catalyst more than once. In many cases, we do not even perceive it as a real lie: we are rarely ashamed because of a lie for good, with which something important, flattery or false encouragement to others when we see no point in destroying their hopes. The list goes on. In his book "Lies," Sam Harris shows the benefits of a brutal but pragmatic truth."
What is this book about.
It is sad, but true: it is unlikely that there is at least one capable person on the whole Earth who has not at least once or twice to others or to himself. For many, a lie becomes a panacea, for someone it is a favorite pastime, someone, for example politicians and businessmen, use it as one of the tools of the profession.
Sam Harris dissects the famous "immortal" sin, revealing its negative aspects, and with the help of numerous examples proves to us:
Lies, even the smallest ones, are a weapon of terrible destructive power.
Under his blows, neither authority, nor long-term friendship, nor strong relationships will resist. You yourself will not notice how, carried away by lies, you will not be able to do without it and will lose the most precious thing - the trust of loved ones. The author teaches us not to fall on the hook and convinces us that openly speaking the truth is much more profitable even in the most difficult situations.
Why the book is worth reading.
- The author will help you understand why people lie so easily and so much, but they do not speak the truth so willingly.
- You will learn to distinguish between the existing types of lies and truth.
- Perhaps the author, a well-known scientist and philosopher, will still manage to convince you that the truth must always be told.
Expert opinions.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist.
“Sam Harris, in his trademark style of calm benevolence and reinforced concrete logic, reveals a topic that is relevant to all of us: the ability of people to lie. to ourselves, to our environment, and to society as a whole."
Timothy Ferris, writer and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Workweek.
"In the process of evolution, human beings have perfectly mastered the art of lying. Undoubtedly, you yourself have used this social catalyst more than once. In many cases, we do not even perceive it as a real lie: we are rarely ashamed because of a lie for good, with which something important, flattery or false encouragement to others when we see no point in destroying their hopes. The list goes on. In his book "Lies," Sam Harris shows the benefits of a brutal but pragmatic truth."
