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I am 75 years of age and retired. If I learned only one thing during my working life, it is that 'the system runs on bullshit'. Once you understand that, your expectations are not so high. If you look at the media and the advertising industry, it is all based on LIES. More journalists are employed by politicians than in the media ? However there is a way to handle the situation. Risk can be assessed in terms of likelihood and potential consequences. 'Likelihood' is an expression of probability. Often it is possible to detect LIES by recognising the agenda. Also body language and speech patterns are often a give-away. The problem with the latter is the sometimes liars believe their own bullshit. With experience, it is probably possible to know when ANYONE is telling lies.