Lying
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Lying
Sam Harris
6 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2013–2026.
What people on Hacker News said
In Lying, bestselling author and neuroscientist Sam Harris argues that we can radically simplify our lives and improve society by merely telling the truth in situations where others often lie.
This is really just a long essay, but it changed the way I think about communication.
It convinced me that honesty really is the best policy.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Best books for dealing with workplace politics and dishonesty? 2020 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books Recommendations? 2026 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Are there any books that changed your life during college or school? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2013? 2013 · 1 recommendation