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8 Things to Say When Someone Lies to You

When someone you care about lies to you, you’ll probably feel betrayed, furious—and maybe even foolish…If there’s any hope of repairing the relationship, you’ll need to have a conversation—and exactly what you say matters.

AI Tools That Modify Speech Have Downsides

Speech technologies, such as those that soften accents and filter out emotions, can strip away vital vocal cues and hinder authentic communication.

Art is full of liars

These days, we can’t believe anything we see. But from art, do we want fact or fiction? Harriet Lloyd-Smith explores, with the help of lying expert Pamela Meyer

What to do if you catch your boss in a lie

Read Pamela’s succinct advice on handling a deceptive boss in Harvard Business Review.

The Words We Hate

George F. Will recently named five misapplied words. Here are our readers picks.

A Signalgate Apology is a Political Opportunity for Trump

Trump Could Move Past Signalgate. What He’d Need to Say.

History Shows That All Governments and Militaries Can Be Deceived, But There Are Tools to Help

Hamas’ devastating attack on Israel calls into question both intelligence lapses and realities of human nature.

Four Ways to Build a Culture of Honesty and Avoid ‘Productivity Paranoia’

A lack of trust between colleagues and managers in remote and hybrid environments can damage workplace culture and morale.

How to spot a serial liar like George Santos

Even as George Santos’ troubles mount, his presence in Congress begs the question: How can people spot serial liars before they get into such influential positions?

In the Wake of Tucker Carlson's Fox Departure, Three Lessons on Fighting Misinformation

When Fox News announced the departure of its star anchor Tucker Carlson, some who have long called him out for lying were quick to celebrate on social media. But a much bigger battle lies ahead.

Harvard-educated deception expert: 4 red flags can show when people like Sam Bankman-Fried are lying

These fallen founders, and others like them — from WeWork’s Adam Neumann to Uber’s Travis Kalanick — have something in common, and it’s not just the prestige television shows being made about their collapses.

How to spot the liars among us without losing all trust

George Santos’s fabricated résumé is a stark reminder that you’re probably working with a liar, says Pamela Meyer, a renowned expert on deception. Here’s how to stay vigilant.