Lying is a normal part of human communication and is sometimes necessary
to protect someone's feelings. At the same time, there are also
malicious lies meant to deceive, cheat, and defraud. Especially in
today's world, in which technology, media, and the government have
blurred the lines between fact and fiction, you can't always rely on
what comes out of someone's mouth or what you see on the internet or
television. It doesn't take mind-reading superpowers to be able to tell
when someone is lying--but it does take special skills and a little
practice.
In How to Become a Human Shit Detector, international expert in
undercover operations Dr. David Craig provides readers with an
easy-to-follow guide on applying lie-detection skills to your everyday
life. From the simple skills of bargaining, making a purchase, or
dealing with children, to the more serious business of negotiating a
contract, identifying infidelity, or understanding lies in politics,
Craig delivers simple but effective tips and techniques we can all use
to see behind the façade and find our way to the truth.
The culmination of more than twenty years of practical criminology and
hundreds of hours of academic research, this book is the premier guide
to the art of lie-detecting. Split into three parts, the book looks at
understanding lies and how to detect lies, and it includes an easy
reference section that summarizes all the main points. The mystery of
what a person is really thinking is finally unlocked in this fascinating
and informative book.
