As Jessica Bennett puts it, we are a culture of liars. Although our society likes to think that the truth is most important, it seems as if our actions and words prove otherwise. If you really think about it, lies are told just as often as we blink. People want to be accepted, people need to get out of trouble, people need something other than the reality that they are living in. So, what do we do? We lie. Whether it is a little white lie or a completely made up scenario, we lie. Jessica Bennett, along with other referenced writers, discuss this society of lying in the article The Truth About Lying. Through several studies we are able to see what our world has become and what exactly is acceptable in society. To inform us, Bennett uses specific examples of the everyday things we are told and partake in that make us ponder, "Was that a lie?" In a world where lying is looked down upon, why does everyone do it? If it is so unacceptable, then why do scientific studies prove that in the first ten minutes of a conversation, we lie at least three times, if not more? In our culture, lying has become easier and almost unnoticable. Bennett makes a valid point. At times, we become so wrapped up in this other world we create when lying, we don't even realize that we are being completely dishonest. Jessica Bennett gives her opinion that although lying isn't the right thing to do, it is what our world has become. Through giving specific examples of the famous lies told throughout US history, we are able to see that dishonesty will always be apart of our world. Bennett also makes a funny remark, if lying is such a big part of society now, shouldn't we become better at it? Throughout this entire article, Bennett continually uses rhetorical questions and archetypal language to engage the readers. Everyone can relate to lying. And, through Bennett's writing and continual questioning of the audience, everyone is brought into the realization of the untruthful world we live in. Monday, November 22, 2010
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
http://www.newsweek.com/2009/08/25/the-truth-about-lying.html
As Jessica Bennett puts it, we are a culture of liars. Although our society likes to think that the truth is most important, it seems as if our actions and words prove otherwise. If you really think about it, lies are told just as often as we blink. People want to be accepted, people need to get out of trouble, people need something other than the reality that they are living in. So, what do we do? We lie. Whether it is a little white lie or a completely made up scenario, we lie. Jessica Bennett, along with other referenced writers, discuss this society of lying in the article The Truth About Lying. Through several studies we are able to see what our world has become and what exactly is acceptable in society. To inform us, Bennett uses specific examples of the everyday things we are told and partake in that make us ponder, "Was that a lie?" In a world where lying is looked down upon, why does everyone do it? If it is so unacceptable, then why do scientific studies prove that in the first ten minutes of a conversation, we lie at least three times, if not more? In our culture, lying has become easier and almost unnoticable. Bennett makes a valid point. At times, we become so wrapped up in this other world we create when lying, we don't even realize that we are being completely dishonest. Jessica Bennett gives her opinion that although lying isn't the right thing to do, it is what our world has become. Through giving specific examples of the famous lies told throughout US history, we are able to see that dishonesty will always be apart of our world. Bennett also makes a funny remark, if lying is such a big part of society now, shouldn't we become better at it? Throughout this entire article, Bennett continually uses rhetorical questions and archetypal language to engage the readers. Everyone can relate to lying. And, through Bennett's writing and continual questioning of the audience, everyone is brought into the realization of the untruthful world we live in.
As Jessica Bennett puts it, we are a culture of liars. Although our society likes to think that the truth is most important, it seems as if our actions and words prove otherwise. If you really think about it, lies are told just as often as we blink. People want to be accepted, people need to get out of trouble, people need something other than the reality that they are living in. So, what do we do? We lie. Whether it is a little white lie or a completely made up scenario, we lie. Jessica Bennett, along with other referenced writers, discuss this society of lying in the article The Truth About Lying. Through several studies we are able to see what our world has become and what exactly is acceptable in society. To inform us, Bennett uses specific examples of the everyday things we are told and partake in that make us ponder, "Was that a lie?" In a world where lying is looked down upon, why does everyone do it? If it is so unacceptable, then why do scientific studies prove that in the first ten minutes of a conversation, we lie at least three times, if not more? In our culture, lying has become easier and almost unnoticable. Bennett makes a valid point. At times, we become so wrapped up in this other world we create when lying, we don't even realize that we are being completely dishonest. Jessica Bennett gives her opinion that although lying isn't the right thing to do, it is what our world has become. Through giving specific examples of the famous lies told throughout US history, we are able to see that dishonesty will always be apart of our world. Bennett also makes a funny remark, if lying is such a big part of society now, shouldn't we become better at it? Throughout this entire article, Bennett continually uses rhetorical questions and archetypal language to engage the readers. Everyone can relate to lying. And, through Bennett's writing and continual questioning of the audience, everyone is brought into the realization of the untruthful world we live in. 
Meet Jessica Bennett
Normally when I think of journalists, I think of boring yet informative stories about topics I could really care less about. However, Jessica Bennett writes about topics that are prevalent in today's society while also working to keep her audience engaged. Jessica Bennett is a senior writer at Newsweek. Bennett mainly writes about society, gender, and youth culture. Bennett's style of writing is engaging, persuasive, opinionated, and funny. Jessica Bennett truly appeals to a wide range of people. She has recently become very well known and well received in the writing community for her work at Newsweek. In 2010, she won first prize from the Newswomen's Club of New York. Also Jessica Bennett was honored with the New York Press Club's Nellie Bly Award for her story about the dark side of the web. Also, I would say that being a successful writer at Newsweek is an accomplishment in and of itself.
As far as Jessica Bennett's personal life goes, it seems as if it is kept quite personal. Jessica has a twitter http://twitter.com/jess7bennett, and a tumblr http://jessbennett.tumblr.com/ which speaks of some things that she does outside of her work. However, it appears as if Ms. Bennett is simply a normal woman who enjoys writing and is obviously very talented. From reading her writings it is apparent that a successful future is in store for Jessica Bennett's journalism career.
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