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I would suggest that 'bullshitting' in this case would be a willingness to openly converse and express spontaneous opinions with a third party in order to learn

I would suggest that 'bullshitting' in this case would be a willingness to openly converse and express spontaneous opinions with a third party in order to learn more about a subject. Caveat: The more eager you are, the likely more you'll be taken as a bullshitter.

watwut 6y ago
> openly converse and express spontaneous opinions with a third party in order to learn more about a subject No, it means confidently express spontaneous opinions and made up facts with a third party with in order to look more knowledgeable then you are and push for whatever you want to push for. Bullshiting typically involves people who are not willing to learn about a subject.
- justinclift 6y ago
  > Bullshiting typically involves people who are not willing to learn about a subject. ... or have decided on recommending a result (eg to decision makers) without any understanding or due diligence having taken place (yet).