The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit by John V. Petrocelli Summary
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In an era of rampant misinformation, Petrocelli's guide reveals why 36 million died during Mao's "Great Leap Forward" - bullshit has consequences. Endorsed by Adam Grant and Philip Zimbardo, this toolkit helps you detect deception across industries, social media, and even within yourself.
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The Truth About Bullshit: Why It Matters More Than Ever
In a world drowning in misinformation, learning to detect bullshit isn't just helpful-it's essential for survival. Bullshit differs fundamentally from lying. While liars know the truth and deliberately hide it, bullshitters simply don't care about truth at all. They communicate with little to no concern for evidence or established knowledge, often believing their own claims. This self-conviction makes them particularly persuasive and dangerous. The consequences? From financial scams to deadly health misinformation, bullshit costs us dearly. When Bernard Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme collapsed, even psychology professors who studied gullibility lost their life savings. During Mao's Great Leap Forward, the scientifically unfounded war on sparrows (believed to eat grain) eliminated natural predators of crop-eating insects, contributing to a famine that killed 36 million people. What makes bullshit so powerful is that we're all susceptible to it. We naturally accept information as true before critically evaluating it-a cognitive shortcut that served our ancestors well but leaves us vulnerable in an information-saturated world. Even more troubling, repeated exposure to false claims creates "illusions of truth." We begin believing statements simply because we've heard them before, regardless of their accuracy.
The Psychology Behind Our Bullshit Blindness
The Perfect Storm: When and Why People Bullshit
Red Flags: How to Spot Bullshit in Action
Your Bullshit Detection Toolkit: Practical Questions That Cut Through Nonsense
Learning from the Masters: How Experts Detect Industry Bullshit
Creating a Bullshit-Free Life: Your Path Forward
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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