https://padlet.com/GlobalLaunch/vvdhw3vx7caugk9y In “Why We Lie,” Yudhijit Bhattacharjee points to psychologist Tim Levine’s argument that being occasionally deceived causes little harm compared to the social benefit (195, para l). Do you agree or disagree with this point? Why? en-us 2022-01-03 22:42:22 UTC 2022-08-01 22:39:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png GlobalLaunch https://padlet.com/GlobalLaunch/vvdhw3vx7caugk9y/wish/1973079351 While being naturally gullible may make a person vulnerable to deception, being occasionally deceived is usually harmless and often beneficial. For example, if my    study partner shows up to our meeting a little late, she might blame it on traffic even though she just forgot about our meeting. She feels better blaming her negligence on something that is out of her control. And I've not been harmed by her white lie. ]]> 2022-01-03 22:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/GlobalLaunch/vvdhw3vx7caugk9y/wish/1973079351 GlobalLaunch https://padlet.com/GlobalLaunch/vvdhw3vx7caugk9y/wish/1973079352 This article doesn't support my argument here but does talk about the benefits of "pro social" lying. The title of the article is "What's Good About Lying" by Jeremy Adam Smith. I found it online on the Greater Good Magazine that is published by Berkley University. Here's the link: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/whats_good_about_lying]]> 2022-01-03 22:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/GlobalLaunch/vvdhw3vx7caugk9y/wish/1973079352