Adair notes that the overwhelming presence of attack ads and lies in campaigns not only fosters cynicism but also hinders productive political dialogue, making cooperation difficult.
He argues that politicians lie due to perceived benefits, which often lead to inaction on pressing issues, as agreement on basic facts becomes increasingly elusive.
Adair highlights that while independent fact-checkers play a vital role, they are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of misinformation proliferating in the media.
To combat the culture of lying in politics, he suggests that one solution is to shift the political dynamics, making deceit politically unappealing.
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