The Truth About Lying: ORF Documentary Featuring Lisa Löffler

18.05.2026

How and why do people lie? A recent ORF “Dok 1” documentary explores the mechanisms behind deception – featuring insights from Lisa Löffler.

From harmless white lies to deliberate deception, lying is a fundamental part of human social interaction. In the recent ORF Dok 1 documentary Die Wahrheit über das Lügen (“The Truth About Lying”), journalist Lisa Gadenstätter explores the psychological mechanisms behind dishonest behavior, why people lie, and how deception shapes everyday life.

Lisa Löffler contributed to the documentary as an interview partner, sharing scientific perspectives and current psychological research on the topic.

Watch the documentary here!

 

 

 

 

 

Image credit: ORF / Dok 1 – Die Wahrheit über das Lügen