We decided to post this since there seems to be so much hype to sift through. We hope you’re not offended by the BS references. It can be hard to know what to do with the onslaught of fresh BS and when you can no longer distinguish fact from fiction.
Source: Science of US, June 26, 2017.
Inspired by two professors at the University of Washington, Science of Us talked to a number of experts and compiled this advice about how to spot bullshit, how to avoid falling victim to it, and how to call it out online and in person:
- Look who’s talking: Watch out for car salesmen. And rich people.
- Connect the dots and check the wording.
- Get out your shovel and dig to the truth.
- Look in the mirror: Bullshit comes from within.
- A little bit can be a good thing.
- Calling bullshit is tricky: Be prepared and be nice.
Bullshit can seem overwhelming, but don’t despair, the world still turns.