Mindful Deception
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Mindful Deception
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Author : Michel Delifer
language : en
Publisher: Michel Delifer
Release Date : 2024-02-15
Mindful Deception written by Michel Delifer and has been published by Michel Delifer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-15 with Fiction categories.
Saudi Arabia, A land of good and evil. Teya, a wheelchair-bound Sprex Intelligence operative is tracking the elusive accomplices of the 1996 Al-Khobar bombing. For her, it is personal. Jonathan and Laura Andrews, university professors are making wine at home, a hobby which is illegal. Corazón, the beloved Filipina au pair of the Andrews family, helps with the wine making process. Jonathan enters his wine in a world contest,masterminding a secret route to deliver samples to Europe. Hamza al Khamis (HK), a Saudi Intelligence officer, is lurking. HK is unaware that Teya is also trailing him in connection with her investigation. HK, a desert fox, proves to be hard to catch. The lives and missions of these people and their entourage will intersect, colliding in unpredictable circumstances, in a land with harsh rules and an even harsher weather. No one ends up unscathed.
Why We Lie
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Author : David Livingstone Smith
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2007-08-07
Why We Lie written by David Livingstone Smith and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-07 with Psychology categories.
Deceit, lying, and falsehoods lie at the very heart of our cultural heritage. Even the founding myth of the Judeo-Christian tradition, the story of Adam and Eve, revolves around a lie. We have been talking, writing and singing about deception ever since Eve told God, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." Our seemingly insatiable appetite for stories of deception spans the extremes of culture from King Lear to Little Red Riding Hood, retaining a grip on our imaginations despite endless repetition. These tales of deception are so enthralling because they speak to something fundamental in the human condition. The ever-present possibility of deceit is a crucial dimension of all human relationships, even the most central: our relationships with our very own selves. Now, for the first time, philosopher and evolutionary psychologist David Livingstone Smith elucidates the essential role that deception and self-deception have played in human--and animal--evolution and shows that the very structure of our minds has been shaped from our earliest beginnings by the need to deceive. Smith shows us that by examining the stories we tell, the falsehoods we weave, and the unconscious signals we send out, we can learn much about ourselves and how our minds work. Readers of Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker will find much to intrigue them in this fascinating book, which declares that our extraordinary ability to deceive others--and even our own selves--"lies" at the heart of our humanity.
Deceit And Self Deception
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Author : Robert Trivers
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2011-10-06
Deceit And Self Deception written by Robert Trivers and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-06 with Psychology categories.
In this foundational book, Robert Trivers seeks to answer one of the most provocative and consequential questions to face humanity: why do we lie to ourselves? Deception is everywhere in nature. And nowhere more so than in our own species. We humans are especially good at telling others less - or more - than the truth. Why, however, would organisms both seek out information and then act to destroy it? In short, why practice self-deception? After decades of research, Robert Trivers has at last provided the missing theory to answer these questions. What emerges is a picture of deceit and self-deception as, at root, different sides of the same coin. We deceive ourselves the better to deceive others, and thereby reap the advantages. From space and aviation disasters to warfare, politics and religion, and the anxieties of our everyday social lives, Deceit and Self-Deception explains what really underlies a whole host of human problems. But can we correct our own biases? Are we doomed to indulge in fantasies, inflate our egos, and show off? Is it even a good idea to battle self-deception? With his characteristically wry and self-effacing wit, Trivers reveals how he finds self-deception everywhere in his own life, and shows us that while we may not always avoid it, we can now at least hope to understand it.
Self Deception
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Author : Eric Funkhouser
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-06-03
Self Deception written by Eric Funkhouser and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-03 with Philosophy categories.
Self-deception poses longstanding and fascinating paradoxes. Philosophers have questioned whether, and how, self-deception is even possible; evolutionary theorists have debated whether it is adaptive. For Sigmund Freud self-deception was a fundamental key to understanding the unconscious, and from The Bible to The Great Gatsby literature abounds with characters renowned for their self-deception. But what exactly is self-deception? Why is it so puzzling? How is it performed? And is it harmful? In this thorough and clearly written introduction to the philosophy and psychology of self-deception, Eric Funkhouser examines and assesses these questions and more: Clarification of the conceptual background and "Basic problem" of self-deception, including Freud and Davidson and the important debate between intentionalists and motivationalists Deflationary accounts that appeal to cognitive and motivational biases, with emphasis on how motives and emotions drive self-deception Intentional self-deception and the "divided mind," including the role of the unconscious in recent psychological research Challenges that self-deception poses for philosophy of mind and psychology, especially for our understanding of intention, belief, and deception Biology and moral psychology of self-deception: Is self-deception functional or beneficial? Are the self-deceived to be held accountable? Combining philosophical analysis with the latest psychological research, and including features such as chapter summaries, annotated recommended reading and a glossary, Self-Deception is an excellent resource for students of philosophy of mind and psychology, moral psychology and ethics, as well as those in related fields such as psychology and cognitive science.
The Folly Of Fools
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Author : Robert Trivers
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-10-25
The Folly Of Fools written by Robert Trivers and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-25 with Science categories.
Whether it's in a cockpit at takeoff or the planning of an offensive war, a romantic relationship or a dispute at the office, there are many opportunities to lie and self-deceive -- but deceit and self-deception carry the costs of being alienated from reality and can lead to disaster. So why does deception play such a prominent role in our everyday lives? In short, why do we deceive? In his bold new work, prominent biological theorist Robert Trivers unflinchingly argues that self-deception evolved in the service of deceit -- the better to fool others. We do it for biological reasons -- in order to help us survive and procreate. From viruses mimicking host behavior to humans misremembering (sometimes intentionally) the details of a quarrel, science has proven that the deceptive one can always outwit the masses. But we undertake this deception at our own peril. Trivers has written an ambitious investigation into the evolutionary logic of lying and the costs of leaving it unchecked.
To Tell The Truth In Deception First Be Aware That It S There
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Author : Jeffrey Krivis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
To Tell The Truth In Deception First Be Aware That It S There written by Jeffrey Krivis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dispute resolution (Law) categories.
The Mindful Leader
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Author : Michael Carroll
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2008-12-16
The Mindful Leader written by Michael Carroll and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-16 with Business & Economics categories.
A new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness as a cutting-edge leadership tool. Scientific research suggests that the practice of mindfulness (a technique for learning to live in the present moment) can help individuals to gain clarity, reduce stress, optimize performance, and develop a greater sense of well-being. In The Mindful Leader, Michael Carroll explains what mindfulness is and how to develop it in the hectic and often stressful environment of the twenty-first century workplace. He focuses on ten key principles of mindfulness and how they apply to leading groups and organizations. Along the way, Carroll addresses a range of topics, including how to: heal the "toxic workplace," where anxiety and stress impede performance cultivate courage and confidence in the face of workplace difficulties pursue organizational goals without neglecting what’s happening here and now lead with wisdom and gentleness, not just with ambition and power start a personal meditation practice to develop your innate leadership talents Full of engaging stories and practical exercises, The Mindful Leader will help leaders in any field to discover their innate intelligence, bravery, and joy on the job.
A Study Of Self Deception
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Author : Mary Rowland Haight
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
A Study Of Self Deception written by Mary Rowland Haight and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Psychology categories.
Fooling Ourselves
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Author : Harry C. Triandis
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Fooling Ourselves written by Harry C. Triandis and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-30 with Psychology categories.
Self-deception occurs because we often see the world the way we would like it to be, rather than the way it is. Our brains so long for things the way we want them, we might not even be aware we are fooling ourselves, explains author Harry Triandis, a widely known Professor Emeritus of Psychology. Across cultures and around the world, self-deception is a phenomenon that has subtle and profound effects on everyday life, explains Triandis, also former president of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology. In this work, he not only explains how and why self-deceptions occur in three areas - politics, religion, and terrorism - but also how to recognize and reduce the frequency of fooling ourselves. Insights here include consideration of personal and societal self-deceptions, as well as extensive understanding of how politics, ideologies, and religions can frame reality for each of us in such a way that it is, in our minds, warped so the stage is well-set for self-deception. This text will be of special interest to general readers drawn to politics and religion, as well as scholars of psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
Eternity Awareness Series
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Author : Tope Waleola
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2010-06-27
Eternity Awareness Series written by Tope Waleola and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-27 with categories.
