Lying

Sam Harris, 2013, Bvtn 177.3 Har

Very short book, 1 hour read.

Tell the truth. When a determined psycho asks a question that is not safe to answer, tell them truth they should hear, not an answer to their question. "I wouldn't tell you even if I knew.

Don't lie to others in front of children that know the truth. Evasions destroy trust.

Example of telling customs official about opium use in India.

Surprise parties: "something is planned, wait to see what it is"

Ronald A. Howard of Stanford, Ethics for the Real World Central 170.44 H8519e 2008 PSU