The #1 Bullshit delivery tactic: why it works & how to beat it
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Every day we invite content creators, influencers and “experts” into our lives via social media, so it’s never been more important for us to be able to distinguish between reliable information and Bullshit.
However, this can be easier said than done thanks to a flaw in our thinking and reasoning that Fraudsters, Charlatans, blaggers and Know-it-alls happily take advantage of to exploit us in some way.
In this video I explain what this flaw is and give you 3 top tips on how to avoid falling prey to it. Don’t miss the end of the video where I will link to some bonus content that will further enhance your ability to detect BS.
References:
Littrell, S., & Fugelsang, J. A. (2023). Bullshit blind spots: The roles of miscalibration and information processing in bullshit detection. Thinking & Reasoning, 1-30.
Petrocelli, J. V. (2021). The life-changing science of detecting bullshit. St. Martin's Press.
Petrocelli, J. V., Watson, H. F., & Hirt, E. R. (2020). Self-regulatory aspects of bullshitting and bullshit detection. Social Psychology.
Sperber, D. (2010). The guru effect. Review of philosophy and psychology, 1(4), 583-592.
Stanovich, K. E. (2011). Rationality and the reflective mind. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
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