Self-deception can hurt the one who is in denial, and others. It can come across as being willfully obstinate, not caring about the people around them. Sometimes, it seems that the person deceiving ...

Strategy underlies the affairs of national leaders, including how they view and interact with other states — but what if such strategy is borne of self-deception? That’s the thrust of a novel ...

People believe the darnedest things — despite doubts, common sense and even evidence to the contrary. For example, a large majority of people are convinced that they drive better than others do, which ...