The Honest Truth About Dishonesty

How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves

by: Dan Ariely

in: Success & Motivation

Summary:

The book explores the psychological mechanisms behind dishonest behavior, revealing that people often cheat in ways that align with their self-image. It presents experimental evidence to show how factors like the ability to rationalize, conflicts of interest, and the influence of others can lead to dishonest actions while maintaining a sense of personal integrity.