👉 In the context of ethics and morality, a "deception" is an act or behavior that intentionally misleads someone into believing something false or misleading. It can be intentional or accidental, and it involves deception in order to gain advantage over others, manipulate their beliefs, or deceive oneself. Deceptions are often used as a means to achieve various goals such as winning favor with friends or colleagues, gaining an edge in a competition, or manipulating someone's perception of reality. They can also cause harm if
