{"product_id":"labyrinths-of-truth-maxwell-steinbeck-9798343404463","title":"Labyrinths of truth: Why we lie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabyrinths of Truth: Why We Lie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Maxwell Steinbeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do people lie-even when the truth would be easier, safer, or more freeing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age of constant information, social pressure, and digital manipulation, deception has become woven into everyday life. From harmless white lies to large-scale political and corporate manipulation, \u003ci\u003eLabyrinths of Truth: Why We Lie\u003c\/i\u003e explores the hidden psychological and social forces that shape how we distort reality-and why honesty is often harder than deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on psychology, sociology, ethics, and real-world case studies, Maxwell Steinbeck guides readers through the complex mechanics of lying, revealing how fear, power, conformity, and self-protection influence human behavior.\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe psychology behind deception\u003c\/b\u003e - why people lie, even to themselves, and how the brain justifies falsehoods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial and emotional manipulation\u003c\/b\u003e - how group pressure, authority, and media narratives shape belief\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology and misinformation\u003c\/b\u003e - how algorithms, social networks, and digital tools amplify deception\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-life case studies\u003c\/b\u003e from politics, business, relationships, and modern society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical tools for critical thinking\u003c\/b\u003e - how to recognize lies, resist manipulation, and evaluate information more clearly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ethics of honesty\u003c\/b\u003e - is a society without lies possible, and what does authenticity truly require?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not about judging lies-it is about understanding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, engaging style, \u003ci\u003eLabyrinths of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers see beyond surface narratives and develop a deeper awareness of how truth is shaped, distorted, and controlled. Whether you are interested in human behavior, psychology, ethics, or simply want to navigate today's world with greater clarity, this book offers insight without moralizing and depth without complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruth is rarely simple. But understanding deception is the first step toward freedom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maxwell Steinbeck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798343404463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Maxwell Steinbeck","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588176031999,"sku":"9798343404463","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/labyrinths-of-truth-maxwell-steinbeck-9798343404463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}