We’ve all got friends who share inspirational quotes on social media.
You know the sort – a generic background overlaid with some words that will ‘make you think’.
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— Redbeard Gems ⚓️🏴☠️ (@RedbeardGems) December 7, 2015
Well it turns out sharing these messages could be a sign of lower intelligence, at least according to the brilliantly titled study ‘On the reception and detection of pseudo-profound bullsh*t’.
The study found that ‘both ontological confusions and religious belief were positively correlated with bullsh*t receptivity.
‘Bullsh*t is a consequential aspect of the human condition. Indeed, with the rise of communication technology, people are likely encountering more bullsh*t in their everyday lives than ever before.’
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