Calling Bullshit

The world is awash with bullshit, and we’re drowning in it. Defining Bullshit. Bullshit is characterized by a blatant disregard for truth, logical coherence, or what information is actually being conveyed, often intended to persuade or impress. It differs from lying, which is a deliberate attempt to deceive, as bullshitters may not even care about the truth. Bullshit can be old-school, using rhetoric and fancy language, or new-school, using math and science to create an impression of rigor. Origins of Bullshit. Bullshit is not a modern invention, with roots tracing back to ancient sophists and

Lesson 1: Ubiquitous Bullshit Demands Critical Thinking

This principle from Calling Bullshit is backed by Carl T. Bergstrom's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: The Internet: Amplifier of Misinformation

This principle from Calling Bullshit is backed by Carl T. Bergstrom's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Bullshit Obscures Truth, Not Just Falsity

This principle from Calling Bullshit is backed by Carl T. Bergstrom's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Calling Bullshit's Lessons

The real value of Calling Bullshit lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Carl T. Bergstrom's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Ubiquitous Bullshit Demands Critical Thinking" — Carl T. Bergstrom, Calling Bullshit

About the Author

Carl T. Bergstrom is the author of Calling Bullshit. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.