David Livingstone Smith quoted in Ecuadorian newspaper 鈥楨l Telegrafo鈥
David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, was quoted in an article titled 鈥淟os seres humanos mienten 1 o 2 veces al d铆a,鈥 which translates to 鈥淗uman beings lie 1 or 2 times a day鈥 in El Telegrafo.
The article explores the act of lying in both humans and other species and the purpose it serves. Smith explains that in the biological world plants and animals use falsehood and simulation to survive, but humans are better at lying because of their superior intelligence and ability to speak.
David Livingstone Smith