Fear of consequences drives many lies from "summary" of Lying by Sam Harris
The fear of consequences drives many lies. We lie to avoid the repercussions of telling the truth. We fear that the truth will harm us in some way, either by causing us to lose something we value or by leading to some form of punishment. This fear can be powerful enough to override our moral compass and compel us to deceive others. When we lie out of fear, we are not thinking about the long-term consequences of our actions. We are focused on the immediate threat and how to avoid it. This short-sightedness can lead us to make decisions that we later regret, as we realize the damage that our lies have caused. The fear o...
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