Lying

The author brings to light many forms of lying that most people would never think of as lying. Wow! Such a great read and really made me think about situations where lying effected the future of the people who had been lied to. A++++

Maybe Sam should not have lied when he said this was a book instead of an article or essay. Some good points are contained within, but not $16 worth. I expected a more lengthy discussion about lying in culture and politics and how that has or hasn’t changed over the years.

Sam Harris manages to put into words something that my gut has known to be true since I was a kid. Insightful and eloquently put as always.

The author occasionally skims around topics so as to avoid telling a bad truth, and is steadfast in his belief of not lying but in dangerous situations gives no examples but irrational ones more useful in folklore than real life. In his notes responding to readers at least once I remember him not fully answering a question by proceeding to digress to an unequivocal example and left the reader hanging and the question still not clearly answered. He also, changes his views about lying in the situation of a man who may be religiously prosecuted for his beliefs in his community; which does not reflect his opinion for life or death situations previously in the book. The author could improve by making a concise point and sticking to it throughout the book and not just suggesting it may be beneficial. I had also hoped that perhaps there might have been neurological proof to why telling the truth was better for you.

Sam is one of the few authors who I can't get enough of.

The topic is interesting, however this book should cost no more than 5 dlls. 80% is an interview and answers to readers.

Disappointed. Who was this book written for? If you are a person that doesn't lie little is gained. What of religion and lies; government and lies; big business and lies. I was hoping you could shed new light on some of society's bigger issues. This is Jr High School stuff.