On Bullshit May 2026

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

: 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. On bullshit

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

: 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. On bullshit