Obvious lies aren’t necessarily failed lies. They can confuse, distract, excite and intimidate a range of audiences. They can also be believed, no matter how obviously false they seem.
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Most liars care enough about the truth to try to conceal it. But simply not caring either way is a different vice — it’s called bullshitting, and Donald Trump weaponizes it.
ChatGPT and other AI writing tools can make researchers more productive – but quality control is essential.
Constituents’ willingness to overlook deception may depend, in part, on whether politicians lie well and with a good purpose.
Understanding the distinction between bullshit and lying is essential. We can reveal a lie by uncovering the truth, but dealing effectively with bullshit is more complicated.
From Boris Johnson to Donald Trump, a new breed of bullshitting politicians is flourishing.
The bullshitter may do even more damage than the liar in politics.
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