Good Lies Now

: In his famous "Always on the Side of the Egg" speech, Murakami discusses the role of the novelist in telling "good lies"—skilfully fabricated fictions that bring the truth to another place and shine a light on it.

: "Good Lies" is also the title of the debut album by Overmono , a British electronic music duo, released in 2023. Writing and Social Concepts Good Lies

: These can refer to "white lies" or social lubricants used to protect others or maintain harmony, though some philosophical perspectives argue that any lie creates a "deliberate split" in consciousness. : In his famous "Always on the Side

: In a draft or writing context, "good lies" are often the narrative choices made to simplify a complex reality for the sake of emotional resonance or thematic clarity. : In a draft or writing context, "good

: The phrase is famously associated with Neil Gaiman , who observed that "Stories may well be lies, but they are good lies that say true things."