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The folly of fools : the logic of deceit and self-deception in human life / Robert Trivers

This study examines the evolutionary logic of lying and self-deception, proposing that these traits developed to enhance the ability to mislead others for biological survival. It analyses the function of deceit in human relationships, warfare, and nature.

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