On Bullshit May 2026

: To lie, one must believe they know the truth and deliberately attempt to lead others away from it. The liar respects the truth enough to recognize its authority while subverting it.

: Frankfurt argues bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lying because it undermines the very concept of truth by treating it as irrelevant. Why Bullshit Proliferates On bullshit

The fundamental distinction lies in the speaker's relationship with the truth. : To lie, one must believe they know

Developing tools to reduce susceptibility to bullshit. | by David Loewen : To lie

This write-up explores the philosophical and practical nature of "bullshit," primarily through the lens of Harry G. Frankfurt’s seminal 1986 essay (later a 2005 book), On Bullshit . Core Philosophy: Bullshit vs. Lying