Noticing the white lie your fiancé tells your mom about how he loves her cooking can be amusing, but hearing your friend lie to their colleague that they grew up in London when you have been to their family home in Cape Town can be alarming. Uncovering a pathological liar is often difficult as dishonesty … Read more

    We all tell “white lies” to boost our self-image, protect those around us, or avoid consequences. Even celebrities with millions of fans and journalists to keep them accountable still lie for various reasons. We highlight the top 13 celebrities who were caught out lying. When you do not have millions of people to … Read more

  In a previous blog post, we explored how it is only natural for the global media to latch on to the lie detection phenomenon that is polygraph testing – in the form of subjecting well-known celebrities and public figures to polygraph examinations. This not only makes the public aware of the instrument’s efficacy, but … Read more

  An American study undertaken in 2002 revealed that on average, around 60% of people lie at least once during a 10-minute conversation. Most of the participants told an average of 2 to 3 lies. When we take into consideration the small “white lies” we utter almost without really noticing that we are doing it. … Read more

  When one is first asked about practically any investigation, their first thought is likely to be related to the lie detector or even polygraph services. This could be the result of the machine being referenced in countless different TV shows and movies, including Bates Motel, Meet the Parents, Person of Interest just for starters. … Read more

  Polygraph Testing: Global entertainment magazine Vanity Fair always has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the hottest trends in pop culture. This goes for TV, fashion, politics, commentary, or beauty to name only a few. The century-old publisher Conde Nast has been printing Vanity Fair since 1913 thanks to their tireless … Read more

  In movies or fictional novels, there is often a guilty individual who uses a crafty trick to deceive a polygraph test and evade conviction for their crimes, usually with a satisfied smirk. Can these same tricks be used to beat polygraph tests in real-life polygraph testing? We explore the common deception techniques that are … Read more

  While at work, all staff members tend to be contractually obligated to remain truthful towards their employers and fellow co-workers under all circumstances. This should not be thought of to be used as a ploy for the higher-ups to take advantage of their employee’s privacy and freedom of speech, but rather as a means … Read more

    Polygraph testing: If you’re tired of living in ambiguity, and you feel as though it’s finally time to decipher the truth about your suspicious partner, then perhaps it’s time to gather some evidence. But how can you obtain the truth without sneaking around and spying on your partner? The best way to go … Read more

  Remaining truthful can be incredibly beneficial in practically any situation, for both yourself as well as for those around you. Without a clear sense of honesty being present within a group of people, the downfall of their relationships and interactions between one another is sure to make its way to light. This is the … Read more