When It's Okay to Lie
About this episode
Psychologist Emma Levine discusses the moral implications of lying and the circumstances under which it may be considered acceptable.
Should you tell a harsh truth if it will only cause pain? Or is it sometimes kinder to keep someone in the dark? Psychologist Emma Levine explores the unwritten rules that guide when people feel it’s acceptable to lie — and what those choices reveal about trust, harm, and our deepest moral values.
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