> a recent study finds that "bullshit ability is associated with an individual’s intelligence and individuals capable of producing more satisfying bullshit are judged by second-hand observers to be more intelligent". The pleb filter is not just a fun tool for trolling, it also offers a great opportunity to show off one's smarts.
> It is genuinely challenging to truly appreciate the talent and artistry that goes into bullshit
Makes me think of how a lot of the best coders I've seen online can be found at /r/shittyprogramming and a lot of the worst at /r/programming
My dad actually deeply resents the invention of Google, because now everybody can check and realize he's full of shit. He only appears smart to people who don't know anything about the topic, and now everybody knows he isn't.
> It is genuinely challenging to truly appreciate the talent and artistry that goes into bullshit
Makes me think of how a lot of the best coders I've seen online can be found at /r/shittyprogramming and a lot of the worst at /r/programming