6 reasons we suck at spotting liars
The best way of countering liars is to follow the old adage “trust, but verify”
The best way of countering liars is to follow the old adage “trust, but verify”
One day a year should be set aside for absolute honesty
I'd give anything for a national Honesty Day, where we can tell the unvarnished truth without worrying about the repercussions
I’d give anything for a national Honesty Day, where we can tell the unvarnished truth without worrying about the repercussions
The truth about lies in the workplace
Everyone lies – it's part of human nature. And nothing can weaken a network or destroy a reputation faster than being exposed as a liar. So minimize your lies
Everyone lies – it’s part of human nature. And nothing can weaken a network or destroy a reputation faster than being exposed as a liar. So minimize your lies
There is little that is new about fake news
Once upon a time, a news story wasn't news until a legitimate news outlet carried it. Now, if it’s on somebody’s Twitter feed it’s a news story
MICALEFF: Once upon a time, a news story wasn’t news until a legitimate news outlet carried it. Now, if it’s on somebody’s Twitter feed it’s a news story
Teaching through the lies of America’s pyrite president
To prepare students for the post-truth era of relativism and Donald Trump, teach them how to smell the truth
PRICE: To prepare students for the post-truth era of relativism and Donald Trump, teach them how to smell the truth
A candid and honest politician. Is that too much to ask?
Trudeau continues to struggle with his facts, telling one part of the country one thing and another part something quite different
FIRBY: Justin Trudeau continues to struggle with his facts, telling one part of the country one thing and another part of the country something quite different
Seven steps to spotting liars in action
Most workplace lies (and liars) are discovered after the fact – it's time to put an end to the cycle and end the lies before the harm is done
GOMAN: Most workplace lies (and liars) are discovered after the fact – it’s time to put an end to the cycle and end the lies before the harm is done
Living in the post-truth world, energy style
Post-truth nonsense about fossil fuels paints a dangerous, damaging and distorted picture of Canada's energy use and production
MORGAN: Post-truth nonsense about fossil fuels paints a dangerous, damaging and distorted picture of Canada’s energy use and production
Why do some liars get a hall pass?
We routinely forgive or outright ignore the lies coming from politicians entrusted with our individual, collective and national well-being
MACFADYEN: We routinely forgive or outright ignore the lies coming from politicians entrusted with our individual, collective and national well-being