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On Bullshit

This article is about Harry Frankfurt is a philosopher whose book "On Bullshit" was first published in 1986 and then reissued in 2005. In discussing the idea of bullshit and its function in communication, the book makes the case that it is a widespread issue in society and differs from lying. Frankfurt examines the characteristics of bullshit, its manifestations, and its effects on sincerity and the truth. The book has received a lot of attention and appreciation for its perceptive examination of a typical occurrence. Zachscillia (talk) 12:09, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

The book "On Bullshit" delves further into the differences between lying and bullshit, contending that bullshit is more subtle and commonplace than lying, which entails a purposeful effort to deceive by presenting an untruth as fact. Frankfurt argues that while bullshitters are completely oblivious to the truth, liars are conscious of it and make an effort to conceal or distort it. They use language in a way that is misleading but not always inaccurate, more focused on furthering their own agenda or image. Therefore, bullshit is a kind of communication that is deceptive, misleading, or irrelevant rather than necessarily being a form of lying. According to Frankfurt, the amount of bullshit in society diminishes the importance of sincerity and the truth in communication, making it more difficult to distinguish. We all put in our fair share. However, we often take the state of affairs for granted. The majority of individuals are pretty sure that they can spot nonsense and not fall for it. Thus, the phenomena has not given rise to a lot of intentional concern. We don't really know what bullshit is, why it's so prevalent, or what purposes it fulfills. Furthermore, we don't have a thoughtfully developed understanding of what it means to us. Put differently, as Harry Frankfurt puts it, "we have no theory." Here, Frankfurt, one of the most significant moral philosophers in the world, makes an attempt to develop such a theory. Frankfurt continues with his signature blend of psychological insight, caustic humor, and philosophical sharpness, examining how nonsense.

Our society is becoming more digitally connected, and with it has come "big data," which is why every news outlet and business wants to bombard you with statistics in an attempt to get you to buy their products. Though not as debatable as words, numbers can be misleading, as Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West show in their book Calling Bullshit. They teach readers the marketing trade's techniques by using real-world examples, giving them the tools they need to recognize all the nonsense in their day. Nicole Barbaro, Ph. D. (2021, March 2). “The world is awash with bullshit” and other problems of the information age. “The World is Awash With Bullshit” And Other Problems of The Information Age. https://nicolebarbaro.substack.com/p/bullshit

We have no control over what is published. But we do have some control over what we listen to and watch. We have power over what enters our ears and where our eyes gaze. TV viewing is not required of us; I don't. I don't think it's necessary for us to listen to mainstream radio. I don't read the mainstream newspapers, so we don't have to. Nothing needs to be done on our end. What I do is watch, listen, and read the content that I want to. Sadly (or luckily), the reality is worse than what the media outlets report. Documentaries about famine, addiction, corruption, social pressures, and tiredness among the country are subjects I watch or listen to. Riley, A. (2021, December 22). Sometimes, I wish I wasn’t so aware of the bullshit world we live in. Medium. https://aidendazriley.medium.com/sometimes-i-wish-i-wasnt-so-aware-of-the-bullshit-world-we-live-in-3353e5463042

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Reference

PhilPapers. https://philpapers.org/rec/FRAOB Zachscillia (talk) 16:26, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

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