Lying or Truthful

The video discusses the challenges in identifying liars, noting that there is no specific profile or set of behaviors that reliably indicate deception. It highlights the concept of 'truth bias,' where people tend to believe others due to cognitive laziness and agreeable interactions. The video also touches on memory gaps and confabulation, where individuals may unconsciously create narratives to fill in missing memories. Finally, it emphasizes the prevalence of lies in everyday life, often unnoticed by both the liar and the recipient.

What role does cognitive laziness play in our tendency to believe others are truthful?

How do gaps in memory influence the way people construct narratives about their past?