Why Your Decisions are Always Right


	Why Your Decisions are Always Right

wildcat

11-10-2007 4:56 AM

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life, choices, evolution, peace, mind, rationalization, brain

wildcat says:

Why are humans so good at fooling themselves? now thats a question!

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11-10-2007 5:34 AM

abailart

Evolutionary psychology suggests lying and deception serve survival needs.

11-10-2007 5:38 AM

wildcat

yes of course, there is no doubt, its the extent of self deception that is worrying

11-10-2007 5:54 AM

abailart

Have jut clipped review of book called 'Why We Lie' which may be of interest.

11-10-2007 5:56 AM

wildcat

yes it is, thx again

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