Deceitful behavior has a long and storied history in the evolution of social life, and the more sophisticated the animal, it seems, the more commonplace the con games, the more cunning their contours.
Tactical deception requires considerable behavioral suppleness, which is why it’s most often observed in the brainiest animals.
Our lie blindness suggests to some researchers a human desire to be deceived, a preference for the stylishly accoutred fable over the naked truth.
Quotes taken from A Highly Evolved Propensity for Deceit.
Seems deceit (and being good at it) is a sign of "advanced evolution".
Think about the practical ramifications of this one.
...consider also the contrast between the goal of Christianity vs. what's involved in advancing in evolution.
When it comes to deceit, I guess it all depends on what is is! This is a lesson we learned from a master of deceit.........
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