Why do we lie?

Lying. Everyone does it, whether it’s a white lie or a deep-rooted secret. But why do we tell untruths and what does this mean for our relationships and ourselves? During Why Do We Lie? experts investigate the science behind lies and secrets. After the screening of the documentary Tree of Lies, in which various people reveal their own lies, a panel discussion will follow with Dr. Rianne Kok on the influence of lying on our first relationships, Dr. Ruth van der Hallen on the psychology of secrets and director Raluca Lupaşcu on what she learned while making her film. When does a lie become harmful and how do we deal with guilt and shame? A provocative and scientific look at a universal human phenomenon.