Why Do We Lie?

Summary We all agree lying is shameful. Yet we still deliberately deceive each other constantly. Are our brains wired for lying from a young age? The brains of pathological liars may provide insights. Will technology make it easier for us to be dishonest, or could it someday instantly reveal someone is lying? Perhaps we are deceitful because our limited senses prevent us from seeing the real truth. Scientists say our own memories deceive us, and have managed to implant false memories. Other scientists look for ultimate truth in the subatomic world - only to end up turning reality on its head.

S6.E6 ∙ Why Do We Lie?

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Morgan Freeman Kip Thorne Michio Kaku Sean Carroll

7.5

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 2, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Science Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : Ventura, California, USA

Production companies : Revelations Entertainment The Incubator Discovery Science Channel

Summary We all agree lying is shameful. Yet we still deliberately deceive each other constantly. Are our brains wired for lying from a young age? The brains of pathological liars may provide insights. Will technology make it easier for us to be dishonest, or could it someday instantly reveal someone is lying? Perhaps we are deceitful because our limited senses prevent us from seeing the real truth. Scientists say our own memories deceive us, and have managed to implant false memories. Other scientists look for ultimate truth in the subatomic world - only to end up turning reality on its head.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 2, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Science Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : Ventura, California, USA

Production companies : Revelations Entertainment The Incubator Discovery Science Channel

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