Why do we lie?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2019

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Most of us think we’re good at detecting lies, but it turns out humans only get it right about half the time. And why do we do it anyway? What makes us want to deceive other people? In this episode we get to the truth about lying. We take a look at when people start lying, and how that helps us in our development as humans. We also hear from A. Lie, who tries to remind us that we might need lies more than we think. Plus, Angela Evans stops by and fills us in on the latest lie detection research. And remember to listen for the Moment of Um at the end of the show. This time we get squishy and find out if sponges are still harvested from the sea. This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brainson), Hello Products (helloproducts.com and promo code HELLOBRAIN) and America’s Test Kitchen Kids Young Chef’s Club (atkkids.com/brainson and promo code atkkids10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	Hi friends, before we dive into today's episode, I want to encourage you to check out our
0:05.1	Kids Poetry Special on the Slowdown.
0:08.2	We made five fabulous episodes featuring cool young poets, word games, and awesome conversation
0:13.7	with award-winning author and host, Major Jackson.
0:17.0	The episode started on May 8th and ran until May 12th, and you can find them by searching
0:21.5	for the Slowdown wherever you get your podcasts.
0:24.8	We had a blast learning from kids who write, rhyme, and sing about their lives, and we think
0:29.9	you will too.
0:30.9	Again, search for the Slowdown wherever you listen to podcasts.
0:34.9	Hi friends, before we get started, we just wanted to let you know that Mark, Sandin
0:41.8	and I are going to be debuting our new live show really soon.
0:45.9	It's called Your Brain Is Magic.
0:47.9	We'll be at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 27th at 2pm.
0:53.6	There's a game show, Magic Tricks, and even a little bit of dancing.
0:58.5	You can find out more and get your tickets at brainson.org slash events.
1:03.3	Hope to see you there.
1:04.6	You're listening to brainson, where we're serious about being curious.
1:08.8	Brainson is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
1:16.4	Lai, we're ready for you on set.
1:19.9	Hey, thanks Gary and Gary, what is it Lai?
1:23.1	I really want to just say thanks for being here today and for being part of this commercial
1:27.0	shoot.
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