Pathological lying - evolution in action?

Macoy · 11th January 2008, 04:50 PM

As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive?

The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts.

JEROME DA GNOME · 11th January 2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Macoy

As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive?

The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts.

Interesting thought. I will digest it. Thanks.

The Painter · 11th January 2008, 05:02 PM

My first wife is very evolved.

WildCat · 11th January 2008, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Macoy

As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive?

Fortunately, the British Government has issued an educational film on this very issue!

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JEROME DA GNOME · 11th January 2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

Fortunately, the British Government has issued an educational film on this very issue!

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That never gets old.

Macoy · 11th January 2008, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

Fortunately, the British Government has issued an educational film on this very issue!

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Here's another example from the british government, showing how lying and converting publicly can earn you good bucks:

http://www.rte.ie/business/2008/0110/morgan.html

JEROME DA GNOME · 11th January 2008, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Macoy

Here's another example from the british government, showing how lying and converting publicly can earn you good bucks:

http://www.rte.ie/business/2008/0110/morgan.html

That is a common example of pay-off. It is not an example of how lying can "earn you good bucks".

Darth Rotor · 11th January 2008, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Macoy

As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive?

The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts.

"Cover and concealment must be continuous to be effective."

USMC axiom

DR

TragicMonkey · 12th January 2008, 07:48 AM

I only lie when I have to. Or when I'm bored. Or when it's convenient, or fun.

JEROME DA GNOME · 12th January 2008, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by TragicMonkey

I only lie when I have to. Or when I'm bored. Or when it's convenient, or fun.

Was the above a lie? How is one to know?

TragicMonkey · 12th January 2008, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by JEROME DA GNOME

Was the above a lie? How is one to know?

The following statement is completely true:

The previous statement is a lie.

KingMerv00 · 14th January 2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by TragicMonkey

The following statement is completely true:

The previous statement is a lie.

My head a-splode.

figarot · 15th January 2008, 12:27 AM

I only lie to the police.

11th January 2008, 04:50 PM	#1
Macoy Writing on water Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,363	Pathological lying - evolution in action? As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive? The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts.
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11th January 2008, 08:54 PM	#8
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 34,265	Originally Posted by Macoy As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive? The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts. "Cover and concealment must be continuous to be effective." USMC axiom DR
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12th January 2008, 07:48 AM	#9
TragicMonkey Poisoned Waffles Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monkey Posts: 30,108	I only lie when I have to. Or when I'm bored. Or when it's convenient, or fun.
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12th January 2008, 08:32 AM	#11
TragicMonkey Poisoned Waffles Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monkey Posts: 30,108	Originally Posted by JEROME DA GNOME Was the above a lie? How is one to know? The following statement is completely true: The previous statement is a lie.
	__________________ One cannot expect wisdom to flow from a pumpkin.

14th January 2008, 10:02 PM	#12
KingMerv00 Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA...USA Posts: 14,482	Originally Posted by TragicMonkey The following statement is completely true: The previous statement is a lie. My head a-splode.
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11th January 2008, 04:52 PM	#2
JEROME DA GNOME Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Land of Pleasant Living Posts: 8,932	Originally Posted by Macoy As we move further forwards into the surveillance society, is it not clear that concealment is the way to survive? The ability to lie continuously and successfully must be one of evolution's thrusts. Interesting thought. I will digest it. Thanks.

11th January 2008, 05:02 PM	#3
The Painter Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,656	My first wife is very evolved.

11th January 2008, 08:44 PM	#7
JEROME DA GNOME Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Land of Pleasant Living Posts: 8,932	Originally Posted by Macoy Here's another example from the british government, showing how lying and converting publicly can earn you good bucks: http://www.rte.ie/business/2008/0110/morgan.html That is a common example of pay-off. It is not an example of how lying can "earn you good bucks".

12th January 2008, 07:50 AM	#10
JEROME DA GNOME Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Land of Pleasant Living Posts: 8,932	Originally Posted by TragicMonkey I only lie when I have to. Or when I'm bored. Or when it's convenient, or fun. Was the above a lie? How is one to know?

15th January 2008, 12:27 AM	#13
figarot Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 396	I only lie to the police.
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