The Psychology of Lying. Sissela Bok
Description
Americans never know nowadays when they'll wake up to yet one more disclosure of deception in government; from the U2 affair to the war in Vietnam, from Watergate to Iran-Contra, and in a steady stream of daily information and misinformation, the bond of trust between the government and the governed seems frayed to the breaking point. Can a republic die from too many lies? The question has become critical for the future of democracy. As a philosopher, Sissela Bok grapples with hard truths-and with hard untruths, as well. In this program with Bill Moyers, Bok explores the psychology of lying, the consequences of deception, and the perils of keeping secrets.
Runtime
30 min
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Date of Publication
[2012], cuuuu
Database
Films on Demand
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