Hey ya'll
Check this out. Because we have all deceived and our lives are, perhaps, not entirely different.
So the question is, why do humans deceive? Well, I can only guess that it is perhaps a basic evolutionary survival insinct that has been hardwired into our systems so strongly. We are, after all, the best of the species aren't we? It would therefore, stand to reason that we would have at least one, or more, of the best surival instincts namely, the many faces of deception.
But enough talk, take a look at these pics.
1. Blending In
The moth uses deception here to blend in with its surroundings. It knows that by standing out, it stands a greater chance at being picked on, caught, eaten. Survival, for such small, delicate creatures are perhaps best when they are indistinguishable from our surroundings.
And this is perhaps the most common art of deception we use on a daily basis. It happens, in the little things we do, from blindly accepting various perceived "social norms" (even if we may not necessarily agree to them) or adopting - to varying degrees - behavioural patterns and lifestyles that are akin to the social majorities.
2. Looking Tough
Some animals, like the bee-hawk moth use deception to appear deadlier and stronger than they actually are. By adopting the striking body colours of the deadly bee/wasp and forgoing the colourful scales that usually adorn the wings of butterflies and moths, it usually succesfully deters would-be predators by pretending to be an animal that possesses a powerful sting!
The bee-hawk moth is, of course completely harmless
I am sure it goes without saying, that you have probably known someone - or indeed have done so yourself - who has put up a brave face even when he or she was crumbling inside, if only to maintain the image of security and stability. There are perhaps others, who take this form of deception to even more extreme extents - that is on a day-to-day basis (think of all those tough guys you know who are really softies inside!) but this also includes all the times you have not cried, if only to be strong for someone else or, as Terri had pointed out, when you tell people "I'm fine!" but are really not!
3. Taking Advantage
This one is difficult...you may have to squint a little
There are animals of course, like the octopus, who use deception to get the upper hand on other animals. By ingeniously altering its skin colour and texture, the octupus is able to appear as a part almost any background in its home of the reefs. And when unsuspecting fish and crustaceans go by. SNAP! Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served.
There are, of course, a suprisingly large ammount of people who deceive others in this sense. From professing to be something you're not to swindle an easy dollar from an unsuspecting customer, to pretending that you're nice and caring and in love simply to catch that girl on the rebound. Or maybe simply acting stupid so that you're underestimated in a debate or an intellectual tournament. Power, is something that humans, above all animals hunger for. And it satisfies us, no matter how trivial the matter.
Of course there are other factors to consider when it comes to people. Animals, you see are rather simplistic in nature. Deception = survival. It's as clear cut as that. But when dealing with humans, on the other hand, one has always to factor in things like emotion and motive and other such complicated but necessary factors to the equation.
Enjoyment, jealousy and vengeance to name a few.
Now, I won't go as far as to classify any acts of deception as wrong or right, because such notions of black and white are rather effervescent in nature. But the point is...
"Everyone lies...every, single, second of their lives. Why are you any different?" Abraham, M. From A Visage of Lies; Bagus, W.
PEACE OUT
