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“Then again, what are liars if not great magicians?” quote by Deb Caletti
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“Then again, what are liars if not great magicians?”

Deb Caletti

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Source Novel: “The Magician’s Apprentice” (fiction), 2018, dialogue on deception

Liars are likened to magicians, creating illusionary realities

In simple terms: Deception is an art of creating convincing falsehoods

Key Takeaway

Beware of deceptive narratives

Themes

deception illusion truth

Mood

cautious curious

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • political speeches
  • advertising
  • personal relationships
  • news consumption

Key Concepts

critical thinking media literacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is deception justified?
  • How to discern harmless from harmful lies?
A Different Perspective

Not all deception is harmful; some can protect

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