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From the desk of Harry G. Frankfurt: The liar cares about the truth and attempts to hide it; the bullshitter doesn't care if what they say is true or false,
by riwsky 4y ago
From the desk of Harry G. Frankfurt:
The liar cares about the truth and attempts to hide it; the bullshitter doesn't care if what they say is true or false, but cares only whether the listener is persuaded.
- riwsky 4y ago[Immediately sees another comment point out that the author is a high schooler.] It's still bullshit! But the infraction is not severe enough to merit trial as an adult! I hereby remand the case to juvenile court! [Gavel: Bang! Bang!] Bullshit court: dismissed!