The Language of lying (1/2)

Lying is a central part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. But what exactly is a lie? Is there a difference between a lie, an untruth and a falsehood? With great consternation about the amount of lying in public life at the moment, this video looks at what exactly we mean by the word ‘lying’, and what role it plays in human communication. Playlist link - /watch/SwGDfNHnRg5uldMWad5gzC7e5XfGDpQhLP=tsil&kDNyd0ir8p7rD Transcript - http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20190924T114822_The_Language_of_Lying_part_1.pdf Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar? https://www.open.edu/openlearn/detecting-deception To lie or not to lie? https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/culture/philosophy/lie-or-not-lie The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ouopenlearn/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OUFreeLearning For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel /channel/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsupMMm4Qw #OpenUniversity #lies

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