Deceit and Self-Deception

In 'The Folly of Fools', Robert Trivers explores the evolutionary reasons behind self-deception, arguing that it evolved to better deceive others.

The book delves into various examples from biology, psychology, and history to illustrate how self-deception plays a significant role in human behavior.

Trivers discusses how self-deception can lead to both personal and societal consequences, impacting areas such as relationships, politics, and war.