I have seen other apes. I see no evidence that the are born liars and thieves. They are also capable of learned behavior, especially in psychology labs. Even so, it is quite an unscientific leap of faith to presume that each one of the other ape's behaviours is proof of some "hardwired" ability and tendency in people.

If people were "hardwired" to lie, wouldn't they be better at it? Certainly lies are simple enough to detect, especially in children.

I think lying cheating and stealing are more like swimming, than say breathing which certainly is hardwired.

People do not die because they don't know how to breath. But lots of people die for the lack of the ability to swim.

Can apes swim? I think so. But many would probably have to be taught how.