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.
But why do people really want to be lied to?
Little Find: because lying is the expression of power itself. So the greater the power; the higher the position, the more lies even more forgiveness. Practices are commonly used, by making the lie as a noise that is constantly noisy sounded played. Until finally, long-time, embedded in the minds of the audience, that lie was the truth.
The form of lies of politicians Little studied: From historical forgery. Denial of policy failure. Influences for Media to twist the wrong to look right. Disseminating misleading and disseminating campaigns. All for the benefit of the authorities concerned
Surprisingly, people tend to be lied to. According to Little, it is because those who believe in the lies of majority leadership will be more respected. Social status is better. In short, more powerful. Compared to those who refused to be lied to - by Little they are termed the Sighted - a minority.
While the conscious are being lied to, then reject the lie, it is potentially a victim of bully socially. Considered 'weird'. Experiencing alienation. His position is isolated. Even labeled as common enemy.
In his explanation, Little says, the factor of the lie is easy to believe in society, it is because there is "strong social pressure." The power of this respected people, socially 'imposing' consensus and 'pseudo truth' has a certain importance. In fact, with society increasingly educated, intelligent, skeptical and critical, the practice of deception will be difficult to succeed.
A similar phenomenon, termed a spiral of silence. In this post, it describes how politically correct, often just because it is supported by many iconic figures, celebrities, and socially respectable citizens. Consequently, those who argue differently-are true once-become a minority. Nahasnya, politically, most votes are considered the right