Unpopular Science - 240714 Lies
When is it a lie to call something a lie?
This is not a political post, I promise. So don’t get annoyed that it starts with this summary of the recent Biden-Trump debate.
The headlines generally summarize the debate as a disaster for Biden, who came across as senile, but an equal disaster for Trump, who came across as a liar.
But how many of these “lies” are real lies, and how many are hyperbole?
Personal science often requires the self-confidence to attempt bold action, often in the face of considerable resistance by people who say we’re not qualified. At what point are we deceiving ourselves and others?