Why do politicians like to lie? It has long been studied by sociologists. One of them, Andrew Little. Professor of political science research at Cornell University, then unravel his interesting findings in a work paper titled "Propaganda and Credulity," which was just released September 2015 ago.
Little studies find, the cause of politicians like to lie, is because people want to be lied to. In fact, there is a conscious who has become a victim of the lie.
Lying is the Indicator of Smoothness-No Authority
In his Work Paper, Little interestingly presents the exposure of the game theory model, which shows what and how the lies of leaders and officials, how to finally be trusted as the truth by the community.
The lie itself, according to Little's review, is actually an indicator of the seriousness of authority to be serious or not, in solving society's problems. It is also a measure of whether or not a notion of leadership, or of leadership, in carrying out its mandate.
What is troublesome is, if the lack of understanding to the problem makes the authorities do not know what to do. So can not distinguish which is important, which is precarious. Confused which one should be prioritized - because it is an emergency - whichever one can get. Tend to think and act tactically. Not long-term. So, boro-boro, finish. What does not solve the problem of society in the future.
