In this excellent essay, software developer Scott Berkun details many good BS detection techniques. The essay has a business- and development-related focus, but many of the tips are general and useful in breaking down claims from anyone, including religious claims. Here's one telling excerpt:
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"Our dynamic flow capacity matrix has unprecedented downtime resistance protocols."
If you don't understand what the hell this means, err on your own side. Don't assume you're missing something: assume they are. They're either hiding something, communicating poorly, or don't themselves understand what they're talking about. BS deflating responses include:
* I refuse to accept this proposal until I, or someone I trust, fully understands it.
* Explain this in simpler terms I can understand (repeat if necessary).
* Break this into pieces you can verify, prove, compare, or demonstrate for me.
* Are you trying to say "our network server has a backup power supply?" If so, can you speak plainly next time?
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Scott Berkun essay: How To Detect BS
by under_believer 2 Replies latest jw friends
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under_believer
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VM44
"Our dynamic flow capacity matrix has unprecedented downtime resistance protocols." That sounds impressive! I must use that in the next report I write! :) --VM44
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Double Edge
If so, can you speak plainly next time?
"our big machine work all time"
- Nee Ander Thal