Lies distort reality from "summary" of Lying by Sam Harris
When we lie, we are essentially creating a false reality. We are fabricating a version of events that did not actually occur. This distortion of reality not only affects those we are lying to, but also ourselves. We are essentially living in a world of our own creation, one that is not based on truth or facts.
Lies have a way of snowballing, leading to even more lies to cover up the initial deception. This web of falsehoods can become so intricate that it is difficult to keep track of what is true and what is not. It becomes a tangled mess of deceit that distorts our perception of reality.
Furthermore, when we lie, we are not only deceiving others, but we are also deceiving ourselves. We are actively choosing to ignor...
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