Ah, yes — the quote often attributed to Albert Einstein goes something like:
“To catch a liar, just ask two questions: one that only they know the answer to, and one you already know the answer to.”
The idea is clever in its simplicity:
- Ask a question only the person could answer truthfully.
- Ask a question you already know the answer to.
If their answers don’t match the known truth, you’ve likely uncovered dishonesty.
It’s a classic example of using logic and observation rather than confrontation to reveal the truth — very Einsteinian!
If you want, I can break down a step-by-step method to detect lies using just two questions, with examples you could try in real life. Do you want me to do that?
