Lies win, because reality is fighting with one hand tied behind its back. Truth is nearly always boring because it's forced to be consistent. Lies have no such limitations.
Truth does have the advantage that it appeals to people who aren't complete dumbfucks. Which is to say, a tiny minority.
The average person is much more susceptible to lies that seem evident than truths that are difficult. By proxy, it seems you're also making a statement on the intelligence of the average individual?
Lies win, because reality is fighting with one hand tied behind its back. Truth is nearly always boring because it's forced to be consistent. Lies have no such limitations.
Truth does have the advantage that it appeals to people who aren't complete dumbfucks. Which is to say, a tiny minority.