the Science of Deception: Why We Lie, How to Detect Deceit, and What Truth Reveals About Human Mind

Do you think you know when someone is lying to you? Science disagrees.Lying is not a moral failing; it is an evolutionary survival tool. In The Science of Deception, forensic criminal investigator André Kologeski dives into the depths of the human mind to reveal the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms behind deceit.Why is the polygraph largely a myth? Why does the body language we see on television fail in real-world investigations? And why are highly intelligent people often the easiest victims of fraud, manipulation, and scams?Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and real forensic case studies-from psychopathic killers to Wall Street's most notorious con artists-this book dismantles popular misconceptions and presents the evidence-based techniques used by leading deception experts around the world.Inside this book, you will discover: - The neuroscience of deception and what happens inside the brain when we lie. - The hidden physical and cognitive costs of maintaining a lie. - Four linguistic indicators that often reveal fabricated stories. - Why humans detect lies with only about 54% accuracy-barely better than chance. - How the PEACE interviewing model uncovers truth without coercion or false confessions. - The psychology of self-deception and why we often lie to ourselves more than to others.In an age of misinformation, manipulation, and digital fraud, understanding deception is no longer optional-it is a survival skill.The truth may be uncomfortable, but ignorance can be dangerous.Arm yourself with the forensic knowledge needed to protect your mind, your finances, and your relationships in a post-truth world.Knowledge is your only armor. Welcome to the territory of the mind.

Pagina's: 133, Paperback, Independently published