Do you really know? What happens in the brain when we lie?
Mar 3, 2025
Lying is more common than you might think; people tell at least one lie each day! Discover the fascinating reasons behind our deception, from protecting loved ones with white lies to more complex motivations. Neuropsychologist Sylvie Chokron discusses the intricate cognitive processes involved in lying, highlighting the different brain regions that light up during deception. Explore whether being a good liar requires cleverness and how lying reflects our survival instincts.
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Lying: A Complex Cognitive Process
- Lying is a complex cognitive process involving multiple brain regions.
- These regions are responsible for language, creativity, memory, and self-control.
Cleverness and Lying
- Being a good liar requires cleverness, according to Sylvie Chokran.
- Lying engages numerous brain regions and cognitive abilities.
Expert Liars' Techniques
- Skilled liars manipulate our intuition to their advantage, as explained in Jeff Beattie's book.
- They destabilize others by feigning emotions like anger, sadness, or confusion.