Truth vs. Winning in the Legal System

This chapter explores the tensions within the adversarial legal system, where the pursuit of truth is often overshadowed by the binary pursuit of guilt and innocence. It examines the roles of defense attorneys, prosecutors, and journalists, revealing how corporate interests and a focus on winning can distort justice and truth-seeking. The discussion also highlights the psychological mechanisms of self-justification and the dangers of flawed reasoning that can lead to false narratives in high-stakes cases.