Saturday, November 3, 2007

Lying is harder than truth telling

 
The other day I heard a radio story about new techniques to determine if someone is telling a lie (beyond the old lie detectors).  Scientists have found a way to use MRI (magnetic resonance) energy to see into the brain.  Apparently when you decide to lie, a certain part of the brain becomes active to fabricate a falsehood that counteracts the truth, yet can pass as believable.  It takes a lot more work to lie than to tell the truth.  First you have to concoct the story and then you have to use body language and words to be convincing.  All that work heats up the brain in such a way that the MRI can detect.  It just seems like you can save a whole lot of stress and energy by being honest.
 
Psalm 15:1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
       Who may live on your holy hill?

 2 He whose walk is blameless
       and who does what is righteous,
       who speaks the truth from his heart

blessings,

Rob Smith

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