An interesting thing about deception is that those deceived don’t know it.
The deception problem is - when we are deceived we don’t know that we are deceived. Instead, we think we really know the truth.
The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, for the vast masses of a nation are in the depths of their hearts more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad.
The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one, for they themselves often tell little lies, but would be ashamed to tell big lies.
-Adolf Hitler
Deception is the act of convincing others to believe information that is not true or is partially true. This involves concepts such as propaganda, distraction and concealment.
In many cases it is difficult to distinguish deception from providing unintentionally wrong information. One of the reasons for this is that a person or an entire organization may be self-deceived.
Self deception is the deceiving of oneself as to one’s true feelings, motives, circumstances, etc.
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Quotes on Deception
Many people today don’t want honest answers insofar as honest means unpleasant or disturbing, They want a soft answer that turneth away anxiety.
- Louis KronenbergerFor the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearances, as though they were realities, and are often more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are.
- Niccolo MachiavelliFor when they shall say, ‘Peace and Safety’, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a women with child; and they shall not escape.
- St. Paul more quotesDeception (criminal), the English law definition of deception in the Theft Act of 1978
Deception (in psychological research)
Who are the un-deceived — the emerging prophets !
“The most advanced and effective form of control is when those being manipulated are totally unaware of it.
It follows that if you are being successfully exploited right now, you will be oblivious to it and therefore the willing fodder of the controllers.” read more
