Can you keep a secret?

Abstract

This paper explores the nature of truth and its relationship with indirect questioning. It examines the possibility of hiding the truth through evasive or indirect responses to direct questions. Drawing from perspectives such as Hestir's argument and Freud's observations, the paper discusses how truth can manifest through non-verbal cues and the concept of truth as a process of concealing and revealing according to Heidegger. The study on secrets by Slepian et al. provides insights into the concealment of truth through indirect questioning. However, not all truths can be easily uncovered through this method, as some respondents may resort to lying or providing misleading information. Persistent inquiry can gradually unveil secrets, but intentional deception remains a possibility. The nature of truth is complex and subject to interpretation. The paper concludes with an overview of various theories on truth.