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Developing tools to reduce susceptibility to bullshit. | by David Loewen

: Frankfurt argues bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lying because it undermines the very concept of truth by treating it as irrelevant. Why Bullshit Proliferates

: To lie, one must believe they know the truth and deliberately attempt to lead others away from it. The liar respects the truth enough to recognize its authority while subverting it.

: This person is entirely indifferent to whether what they say is true or false. Their focus is purely on achieving a specific goal—such as impressing an audience or advancing an agenda—regardless of reality.

The fundamental distinction lies in the speaker's relationship with the truth.

Developing tools to reduce susceptibility to bullshit. | by David Loewen

: Frankfurt argues bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lying because it undermines the very concept of truth by treating it as irrelevant. Why Bullshit Proliferates

: To lie, one must believe they know the truth and deliberately attempt to lead others away from it. The liar respects the truth enough to recognize its authority while subverting it.

: This person is entirely indifferent to whether what they say is true or false. Their focus is purely on achieving a specific goal—such as impressing an audience or advancing an agenda—regardless of reality.

The fundamental distinction lies in the speaker's relationship with the truth.