Lie detection

Betrayal is a very present element in Heroes. The plot revolves around deceit. It was present before the story even began. The sate, Marie-Blanche Touraine, Larry LaSalle and Francis himself are each betraying someone in the story. The state is betraying young men by not telling them what really awaits them at war. Instead, it encourages boys to enlist to defend their country. The state even accepts people who are too young to enlist in the army : “ ‘They were taking anybody with a heartbeat in…

The passage “Empire of illusion” by Chris Hedges claims that the most essential skill in political theater and a consumer is artifice. In every position you have to have a responsibility that is to be honest and go by what you think but in theater they want you to artifice narratives. The personal narrative can be fake but what is the meaning or truth behind it? I think they make artifice narratives for their own benefit which may or may not bring consequences further on in the future. This can…

for Unethical Decisions The purpose of lying varies depending on the situation. Although people often utilize it to benefit themselves, it is also sometimes necessary for people’s lives. As a consequence, drawing the line between whether a certain lie is justifiable or not could become extremely difficult. The concept of fear of the unknown overlaps within The Crucible, The Lord of the Flies, Twilight zone, and it even applies to our modern day society, according to the CBS article. The fear of…

To Harry Frankfurt,”Bullshit,” is a phenomenon that is often employed loosely, as a term for abuse, but it has no specific meaning. According to Merriam Webster’s dictionary, the word or term bullshit means nonsense or foolish insolent talk. Bullshit has many reasons for use and many of them are meant to deceive people. Nonsense or bullshit has always been a part of language, it does not matter what type of language it is or what subject like politics, or sports, bullshit will always be used.…

Over 42% of people who are in relationship have cheated on their partner and simply said sorry it was a mistake. Many people think that cheating is a mistake not a choice or claims that they were feeling guilty about what they did, however, how could we know that if cheating is a choice not a mistake. We should know exactly what the word mistake means in addition, what does the word choice means. Knowing the differences between them will show if cheating is a mistake or a choice. Mistake is…

What is considered a harmful lie? Is it when it actually harms the person receiving the lie, or is it when it just initially deceives the person receiving it? Whether it physically or mentally does them harm, people see lying differently than others. In John D’Agata’s piece titled “What Happens There”, he tells of a young boy who commits suicide. He goes on to describe Las Vegas, where he lived and died, and about the boy’s life. Jim Fingal, an intern at The Believer, a magazine that picks up…

What is the percentage of people lying around the world? Is lying a positive way to handle situations? Lies can affect someone's relationship with one person through not confessing their mistakes. Lies can lead someone to be haunted by their past. In Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” he illustrates the morality of lying can be a negative impact through Proctors lost of power, view of identity, and consequences. In Act III through Proctor confessing his sins he makes Abigail, Danforth, and…

Is it true that what you don’t know can’t harm you? If so, why? If not, why not? Infinite diversity in people reveals the fundamental differential nature of us. Thus it is impossible to come up with a universal standard that every one would agree with. Although there are some qualities such as safety, health, beauty and money, that general desirable enough for most of the people to omit the minority, I still believe that the best way to measure one’s well-being is always to personalize to…

the feelings of others in mind are never selfish. On the other hand, others argue that all lies are based on selfish needs. They claim that every lie, no matter how small, is created from the selfish nature of people that want to better themselves. In short, the issue is whether lies can ever assist others. My own view is that there is no such thing as a lie that does not hurt others. Although I concede that there are lies that are intended to help others, such as white lies, I still maintain…

Pola Matoga IB 1B English A Abigail As A Victim Of Her Society In The Crucible The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, is a play with many complex characters, and sends multiple messages. One of those dynamic characters is Abigail, a seventeen year old girl. At first glance it is easy to blame Abigail for the witch trials in Salem, as she is a devious and manipulative girl, however, the truth is that Abigail is a victim of a strict, Puritan society. Her upbringing and past led her to be the person she…