I won this through first reads and really enjoyed it. Sure, it shows how all people will lie, cheat & steal when given the opportunity. But don't we sort of know this already even if we don't want to admit it? That's part of what's so fun about the research Dan Ariely does. As you read along, you realize, yes I believe all of this to be true. People are very dishonest. I totally see it! Is this depressing? I don't think so. As long as you're aware of what everyone is capable of, it's just a part of human nature. It's true that none of us knows exactly what we're capable of, for good OR bad, until we're placed in the situation. The real success of this book is how well Dan Ariely is able to speak with a voice that is perfectly suited to be read by non-academics. He is charming and relatable with words. He has a professor's humor, which is to say he'll never do stand up, but he can make you chuckle. I'd definitely read another book that he's written.