How to tell if something is probably bullshit:
1. Sounds really far fetched and complex (opposite of Occam’s razor)
2. Storyteller makes themselves a victim. “They’re after me” and “I’m in danger”
3. Stories of things happening to others around them but not really to them (how convenient)
4. Only hearsay “evidence”. Never anything concrete
5. Profit / fame motive
6. Incoherent “proof” while showing something unrelated to this proof. Attempt to mislead.
7. No formal training or experience or education. “I know I’m right even though I’m not an expert at anything”
8. Attention seeking.
9. Predisposition to easy manipulation or eagerness to believe things without digging into the facts.
10. Ability to tell great stories the lack evidence.
11. Attacking critics instead of rebutting their arguments. Getting emotional when looking at counterpoints data.
What am I missing?
Karnage
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2024-11-01 13:26:21
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