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Deceit and self-deception : fooling yourself the better to fool others / Robert Trivers

by Robert Trivers

This work examines the evolutionary logic of self-deception, suggesting that individuals distort their own reality to more effectively deceive others. It explores how these biological mechanisms influence fields such as politics, religion, and social behaviour.

Accession 16757 ISBN 9780713998269 Publisher Allen Lane
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