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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Bullshitting and lying are not the same thing.
Chapter 3: Bullshit shapes your memory, attitudes, beliefs, and choices.
Chapter 4: Everyone is bullible to some degree or another.
Chapter 5: We generate more bullshit when we feel pressured or expected to speak up.
Chapter 6: Spotting bullshitters’ favorite tricks will sharpen your bullshit radar.
Chapter 7: Critical thinking is vital for spotting bullshit.
Chapter 8: Failing to ask good questions means helping bullshit spread.
Chapter 9: We each share a duty to help clear bullshit from the world.
Description
The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit (2021) uses real-world examples to help you build critical thinking habits – which will enable you to recognize and resist all the false information that pervades society.
Who Should Listen
Bullshit detectors who want to hone their skills
People who think they’re immune to bullshitting
Anyone who yearns for a bullshit-free world
About the Authors
John V. Petrocelli is a professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, where his research interests include attitude strength and persuasion, counterfactual thinking, metacognition – and bullshitting. His research features in many scientific publications, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. He also offers keynotes and seminars on leadership, communication, and evidence-based management.