# Why We Lie to Protect Others (And Ourselves)

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Podcast: [The Deductionist Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deductionist-podcast-1101750)
Published: 2025-12-06T04:43:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is telling a white lie always the kind thing to do? In this episode, we explore pro-social lying — the kind of deception people use to preserve harmony, protect feelings, and avoid conflict. But is it always harmless? Or are we often just protecting ourselves from discomfort? Topics include: The psychology of white lies and emotional soothing The empathy-accuracy paradox How lies distort behavioural baselines When kindness crosses into manipulation The role of awareness and intention in everyday conversation This is a candid, thought-provoking episode on communication, behavioural intelligence, and what it really means to be kind. Access the free tier or go deeper with exclusive paid challenges: https://www.omniscient-insights.com/axiom https://www.omniscient-insights.com/community-home MERCH -- https://the-deductionist.myspreadshop.co.uk/all E-SCAPE GAME -- https://www.youtube.com/@thedeductionistteam Everything else you need -- https://linktr.ee/bencardall Music provided by https://robertjohncollinsmusic.com/` #BehaviouralIntelligence #ProsocialLying #whitelies #EmpathyVsAccuracy #emotionalawareness #communicationskills #EthicalLying #humanbehaviour #TruthAndKindness #psychologypodcast

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