The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

207. John Petrocelli — The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit

Sep 7, 2021 · 01:35:54

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Michael Shermer interviews John Petrocelli on detecting bullshit.
Explains how bullshit leads to bad decisions and consequences.
Highlights susceptibility to bullshit, even among intelligent people.

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