The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty June 12, 2012

New York Times bestseller Dan Ariely explores dishonesty and cheating in his latest book, "The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie To Everyone - Especially Ourselves." With his unique blend of intellectual curiosity, groundbreaking research, and down-to-earth appeal, Ariely investigates why we cheat, what causes our dishonest behavior and how we can curb and limit it. Previous books include "Predictably Irrational" and "The Upside of Irrationality."

Ariely is a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight. His talks on TED have been watched 2.8 million times and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe among others. He has also made numerous appearances on CNN, CBS, and NPR. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and two children.

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