Does Truth Matter?

In the deepest part of ourselves, we know that without truth, nothing is worth living or dying for. This is why the pursuit of truth has been-and will always be-a shared project of humankind. But why, then, do we lie almost instinctively? Why does the epidemic of cheating pervade every segment of society? Why are we so apathetic in the face of hypocrisy? Why do we feel the need to lie? Why do we resist letting truth set us free? What makes the act of being genuine so terrifying? Is it true ...