This is my universal BS detector, inspired by Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit."
Here's how it works: If a claim undermines its terms, evades its implications, or yields no discoveries, it is BS.
The write up on my blog is still missing citations, but should be rigorous and readable. There's a plain English explanation, syllogisms, a Kantian-style transcendental argument, Q&A with edge cases, and summary with Socratic demonstration at the end.
I'm grateful for any feedback you offer. My goal with this project is to promote shared reality and save everyone's time debunking nonsense. Please enjoy.
Here's how it works: If a claim undermines its terms, evades its implications, or yields no discoveries, it is BS.
The write up on my blog is still missing citations, but should be rigorous and readable. There's a plain English explanation, syllogisms, a Kantian-style transcendental argument, Q&A with edge cases, and summary with Socratic demonstration at the end.
I'm grateful for any feedback you offer. My goal with this project is to promote shared reality and save everyone's time debunking nonsense. Please enjoy.