Lying by Sam Harris Summary
Overview of Lying
In "Lying," Sam Harris delivers a radical challenge: what if even white lies corrode our integrity? Endorsed by Tim Ferriss as "the most thought-provoking read of the year," this concise manifesto reveals why honesty - however uncomfortable - might be our most undervalued superpower.
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Principais Lições
The Uncomfortable Truth About Our Everyday Deceptions
What would happen if you simply stopped lying? This question feels almost revolutionary in our post-truth era. Sam Harris argues that this one simple change might transform not just our personal relationships but our entire society. The distinction between lying and other forms of deception is crucial: a lie occurs when we intentionally mislead others who reasonably expect honest communication from us. This definition exempts poker players and magicians while focusing our attention on consequential falsehoods. Truthfulness means accurately representing your beliefs, while honesty requires something deeper-an authentic presentation of yourself to others. We lie for countless reasons: to avoid embarrassment, exaggerate accomplishments, disguise wrongdoing, spare feelings, or gain advantage. But each deception creates a gap between the liar and the deceived. Consider the story of Sita, who collected hotel toiletries during business trips and presented them as "gifts" to friends. This seemingly trivial deception reveals something important: even small lies create distance in relationships. Research confirms what we intuitively sense: lying is remarkably common. Studies suggest about 10 percent of spousal communication contains lies, while college students report deception in 38 percent of conversations with others.
The Liberation of Radical Honesty
White Lies: The Gateway to Larger Deceptions
Trust: How Small Deceptions Create Large Fractures
The Disservice of False Praise
The Psychological Cost of Maintaining Deception
The Transformative Power of Truthfulness
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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