The Traitors and the science of sneaky lies
Scientific Americansciam.com
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In this episode of Science Quickly, we dive into the psychology of deception through the deliciously twisty lens of The Traitors, exploring why humans are surprisingly bad at detecting lies and what science says about it. SciAm reporter Jackie Flynn Mogensen joins host Kendra Pierre-Louis to break down research on lie detection, reveal why physical tells are often misleading and explain how contestants use (or fail to use) strategies backed by behavioral science. Recommended Reading: How to win The Traitors, according to science The Art of Lying This Is How Often People Lie in a Day E-mail us…
