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In a world covered in lies, filled with deep distrust and skepticism, there is an underlying well known truth. That freeing yourself from the pain and torment brought on by deceit could in effect bring harmony and peace. To not only an individual life but the entire atmosphere. Lies only bring forth more lies. Is that our legacy? A generation rooted in distrust, and extreme sensitivity to the unequal parallel of false words and actions. Every lie we tell is like closing the blinds a little more until we are drowning in the darkness that we so willingly let inside. A person might be able to tell just how far they have sank by listening to the voice of guilt. Is it shouting? Or is it a faint whisper? Is it even there at all? …show more content…
Reality is a fragile thing, and as truth is constantly battled or dismissed one’s perspective could easily be altered. Mental disorders are very common in modern society, and “…the roots of many mental disorders can be traced back to the dismissal of reality” (628). Clarity is becoming lost in the fog, by something that is considered a social norm. Every day multitudes of people are diagnosed with issues involving the brain; ranging from acute depression to terrifying tumors. Stress is a huge player in these illnesses as well. It’s stressful to tell a lie, it’s stressful to be on the receiving end. Even a white lie can be detrimental because of modesty and disbelief. For what is modesty if not dismissal. Communication has become increasingly more complex, due to many different reasons, but most have stemmed from lying. The one receiving the lie isn’t the only one who needs to be weary of the burdens. Narcissism, compulsive lying, and mental exhaustion also transpire in the constant output of mistruth. Besides temporary relief, there is nothing that can come from a lie. However, the terrible side-effects of lying isn’t always one of the …show more content…
Have you ever looked up to somebody only to find that they aren’t the person you imagined, or claimed to be? Perhaps a celebrity, a politician, or even a parent. Even if it’s for a noble cause, “facades can be destructive because they are used to seduce others into an illusion” (624). Once the observer discovers the reality behind the curtain, then the person, once exalted, will more than likely be found hypocritical and undeserving. Then suddenly the observer holds no credit in the person’s words. Another way to destroy reputation, is through making a shallow assumption and providing a stereotype. There are thousands of different types, and rarely are they correct. Bertrand Russell said it best, “where opinion does not exist, the status quo becomes stereotyped and all originality is discouraged” (626). If a person is categorized into one of these clichés, then they become limited socially. Constantly being wrongfully judged to fit the archetype that was molded before said person even had a chance to convey who they truly are. Ericsson continued describing, “They take a tree and make it a landscape. They destroy curiosity” (627). Lying creates a distressing product that no one would want to pay for; an unsought
In a world covered in lies, filled with deep distrust and skepticism, there is an underlying well known truth. That freeing yourself from the pain and torment brought on by deceit could in effect bring harmony and peace. To not only an individual life but the entire atmosphere. Lies only bring forth more lies. Is that our legacy? A generation rooted in distrust, and extreme sensitivity to the unequal parallel of false words and actions. Every lie we tell is like closing the blinds a little more until we are drowning in the darkness that we so willingly let inside. A person might be able to tell just how far they have sank by listening to the voice of guilt. Is it shouting? Or is it a faint whisper? Is it even there at all? …show more content…
Reality is a fragile thing, and as truth is constantly battled or dismissed one’s perspective could easily be altered. Mental disorders are very common in modern society, and “…the roots of many mental disorders can be traced back to the dismissal of reality” (628). Clarity is becoming lost in the fog, by something that is considered a social norm. Every day multitudes of people are diagnosed with issues involving the brain; ranging from acute depression to terrifying tumors. Stress is a huge player in these illnesses as well. It’s stressful to tell a lie, it’s stressful to be on the receiving end. Even a white lie can be detrimental because of modesty and disbelief. For what is modesty if not dismissal. Communication has become increasingly more complex, due to many different reasons, but most have stemmed from lying. The one receiving the lie isn’t the only one who needs to be weary of the burdens. Narcissism, compulsive lying, and mental exhaustion also transpire in the constant output of mistruth. Besides temporary relief, there is nothing that can come from a lie. However, the terrible side-effects of lying isn’t always one of the …show more content…
Have you ever looked up to somebody only to find that they aren’t the person you imagined, or claimed to be? Perhaps a celebrity, a politician, or even a parent. Even if it’s for a noble cause, “facades can be destructive because they are used to seduce others into an illusion” (624). Once the observer discovers the reality behind the curtain, then the person, once exalted, will more than likely be found hypocritical and undeserving. Then suddenly the observer holds no credit in the person’s words. Another way to destroy reputation, is through making a shallow assumption and providing a stereotype. There are thousands of different types, and rarely are they correct. Bertrand Russell said it best, “where opinion does not exist, the status quo becomes stereotyped and all originality is discouraged” (626). If a person is categorized into one of these clichés, then they become limited socially. Constantly being wrongfully judged to fit the archetype that was molded before said person even had a chance to convey who they truly are. Ericsson continued describing, “They take a tree and make it a landscape. They destroy curiosity” (627). Lying creates a distressing product that no one would want to pay for; an unsought