The synergy of lies and mendacity in the life of the XXI century man

Authors

Lesław Pytka
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczo-Humanistyczny w Siedlcach

Synopsis

The author takes the topic of lies and mendacity in everyday life and media culture XXI century. It shows the various versions of the understanding lies, mendacity and falsehood in interpersonal relations. He quotes the opinions of scholars, writers, but also the strategies of avoiding the truth by young people. The lie is shown as a variation of anti-value as opposed to truth, the foundation of scientific knowledge valued over centuries. The post-truths of the modern language of the media, according to the author, are arranged in a synergistic combination of intentional manipulative disinformation.

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Published

February 12, 2025