The Folly of Fools: The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life
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Written by evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers, this book explores the concept of self-deception from an evolutionary perspective, arguing that deceiving oneself can be a strategic advantage for deceiving others. It delves into various forms of self-deception and their implications for human behavior.
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put forward by Robert Trivers in in the 70s.
"🎬 Born to Lie: How Humans Deceive Ourselves & Others - Lionel Page
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"Robert Trivers is mentioned as the originator of the idea that self-deception is a strategic mechanism to convince others. This book directly addresses that concept, making it the most relevant work by the author in this context."
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