Can You Really Tell if Someone is Lying to You?

The video explores the complexities of lie detection, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods like polygraphs and emotional signals. It discusses cognitive load as a more reliable approach but acknowledges its challenges. Advanced techniques, including brain scanning, are examined, but no foolproof method exists. Practical implications and biases in lie detection are also discussed, emphasizing the difficulty in distinguishing lies from truth.

What are embedded lies and how do they complicate lie detection?

Why might professionals in lie detection not be more accurate than laypeople?

What alternative methods are suggested for dealing with suspected lies?