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Below is an excellent article adapted from a new book by Dan Ariely and James B. Duke, “The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves,” which explores the psychology behind cheating. Some of the authors’ findings may surprise you. Why do you think people lie? What ideas do you have to reduce cheating (e.g. at schools, in sports or at the workplace.)?
WSJ interview of Author discussing the topic of “Why we Lie”.
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