December 15, 2024 @ 03:42 Original Source: - [Take the time and effort to correct misinformation](https://www.nature.com/articles/540171a) by Phil Williamson and published in World View on December 6, 2026 ## Bullshitting Bullshitting is simply: communication with indifference to the truth. It is also known as Brandolini's Law, or, even more hilariously, the bullshit asymmetry problem. Believe it or not, this definition and operationalization stems from legitimate, peer-reviewed academic research. And given the current state affairs in the West, and, in particular, the US; its existence in academic literature becomes less and less ridiculous with increased consideration. There are likely no more fitting words to use to describe the current, shocking prevalence of communication with absolutely zero regard to the truth--both from those knowingly doing so as a manipulation strategy for their own ends, and from the millions parroting said bullshit after hearing it from the manipulators (often their "leaders"), unaware of its total bullshit nature, unwilling to apply even a second of critical thought to find that out, or both. --- Used/Referenced in: - What Is Wrong With Everyone? - Related Notes: Epistemic Exhaustion (Notations) Cited in: - Epistemic Exhaustion