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A BRIEF STORY OF LIES: From Ancient Propaganda to Deepfakes: How Deception Shaped Human Civilization (“A BRIEF HISTORY OF…” Book 20)

Written by: Isaac Volpe
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Everyone condemns lying. Everyone lies. But what if deception is not merely a flaw in human civilization, but one of the forces that created it?From the propaganda carved into the temples of ancient Egypt to the deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, lies have shaped governments, religions, wars, relationships, and our understanding of reality itself.A Brief Story of Lies traces the astonishing history of human deception across thousands of years.It explores why children begin to lie, how self-deception protects the stories we tell about ourselves, why powerful institutions can manufacture uncertainty, and how propaganda transforms falsehood into political reality.Drawing on psychology, philosophy, history, political science, and technology, this provocative book reveals:• Why most people are surprisingly poor at detecting lies• How deception evolved alongside human intelligence• Why self-deception may be the most powerful lie of all• How governments and corporations manufacture belief• Why misinformation spreads faster in the digital age• What artificial intelligence could mean for the future of truthIn a world where seeing is no longer believing, understanding deception has become essential for protecting our judgment, our institutions, and our freedom.Discover the lies that shaped civilization and learn how to recognize the forces reshaping reality today. Get your copy now.TAGSlying, deception, propaganda, fake news, deepfakes, misinformation, disinformation, artificial intelligence, post-truth society, media manipulation, political psychology, self-deception, cognitive bias, social media, conspiracy theories, information warfare, ethics, philosophy, psychology, history of truth, democracy, social trust, critical thinking, synthetic media, institutional dishonesty©2026 UNITEXTO (P)2026 UNITEXTO
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