ARTISTS
: 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" likely refers to a creative work or a concept in writing that explores how fiction or "lies" can reveal deeper truths. Creative and Literary Contexts
: 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.