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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes's alleged deception explored in new documentary

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A new documentary, "You Can See Everything," explores the complexities of deception surrounding Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Communication expert Nicholas Brody suggests Holmes may have engaged in "paltering," a form of deception where truthful statements are used to create a false impression, rather than outright lying. The film highlights how Holmes's use of the word "can" in relation to Theranos's technology, and debates over her alleged misquotations, illustrate the nuanced ways language can be employed to mislead. AI

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes's alleged deception explored in new documentary

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew McGowan ·

    Elizabeth Holmes insists she never lied. A deception expert says ‘You Can See Everything’ hinges on one tiny word

    A University of Puget Sound professor who studies deception says Holmes may have mastered “paltering,” using true statements to create false impressions. Nathan Fielder’s hit documentary can’t settle whether she knows she’s doing it.

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