This chapter delves into the prevalence and dangers of BS in society, distinguishing it from lies and exploring its influence on decision-making and information consumption. It analyzes how BS impacts various industries and highlights the consequences of focusing on potential rewards without considering associated costs.
Jeff Bezos once said there are different kinds of smart. Distinguishing the various flavors is important because if you think smarts comes in just one form, you’ll miss dozens of other nuanced varieties.
BS is the same. It comes in countless forms, some harder to spot than others. False modesty, projecting, double standards, hypocrisy, tugging at heartstrings – these aren’t lies; they’re subtle forms of BS which is why they’re so prevalent.