You said it yourself Big Daddy, mendacity is a system we live in.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lie and dishonesty are deeply embedded in how society functions.
- In plain terms
- We live in a world where lying is normal and expected.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that dishonesty is often part of the system.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see lying in systems?
- How do you respond to dishonesty?
Another view
Some systems rely on truth rather than deception.
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