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Sam Harris: Lying (2013)

"Most forms of private vice and public evil are kindled and sustained by lies. Acts …

Review of 'Lying' on 'Goodreads'

Definitely the shortest book I will read this year. A very practical look at lying. I like the way Harris handled outlier cases like war and espionage. My favorite point was how lying enables things like addiction and other destructive behaviors. Being honest with others forces us to be honest with ourselves, and leads to being a better person.