They were also given three measures of BS receptivity. For “pseudo-profound bullshit” participants had to rate on a 5-point scale how profound they found statements like the following: ...

So it does seem as if those who are more likely to dish out BS are also more likely to take it in. An interesting further question is whether these individuals are aware of their high receptivity ...

Who believes in conspiracies? New research offers a theory People with certain personality traits and cognitive styles are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories Date: September 25, 2018 ...

Why do Flat Earthers believe that almost everything we know about Earth is a lie – and we in fact live on a magical pancake floating under a dome? A new study has thrown light on why people ...

When it comes to the academic study of fake news, “bullshit receptivity” is a thing Plus: The importance (or not) of identifying news sources, big companies go rumor-hunting, and how easy it is to ...

A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests people who exaggerate and distort information to impress and persuade others are more likely to fall for misinformation.

Why didn’t Anandateertha, Buddha’s closest disciple, attain enlightenment despite being in constant proximity to the master? In this profound discourse, Sadhguru shares the story of ...

This review begins with a brief commentary on the diversity of placentation mechanisms, and then goes on to examine the extensive alterations which occur in the plasma membrane of uterine ...

A new University of British Columbia study reconciles a debate that has long raged among marketers and psychologists: What color most improves brain performance and receptivity to advertising, red ...