The Invention of Lying/WMG: Difference between revisions

There were many liars among the ranks of the great historical figures, and they were great ''because'' they could lie. Because nobody was ever able to call them out on lies, they wrote history with those lies. It may be possible for the world to rely on a select few capable liars to exist. Mark is just the newest amongst the ranks of liars.

* This would explain why history hasn't radically changed from ours...

"Uh. Nope." }}

** Granted, this theory is feasible, but how does the Hitler example work?

2. Whilst Hitler did rise through the ranks before becoming a dictator, take note that '''being wrong isn't the same as lying.''' Bigots like Hitler just had to be very persuasive, because if you believe a stereotype enough, it can become the truth to you. }}