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Why BS is more dangerous than a lie | John Petrocelli | TEDx University of Nevada 2-28-2019

BS'ing (communicating with little to no regard for truth, established knowledge, or evidence) is a major problem polluting our communicative climate.  Based on empirical research, John Petrocelli discusses the consequences of BS and how understanding its causes...Read More

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