The truth about dishonesty¶
One of my favourite human physiologic effects is the cognitive dissonance. Number two on my list is Rationalitsation (as in making excuses). Both skills I developed to a quite satisfying level, I think.
This presentation from Dan Ariely and published from The RSA animates it and explains why you might be a bad person as the bankers out there who steal your money on a daily bases without any remorse.