Constituents’ willingness to overlook deception may depend, in part, on whether politicians lie well and with a good purpose.
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Understanding the distinction between bullshit and lying is essential. We can reveal a lie by uncovering the truth, but dealing effectively with bullshit is more complicated.
From Boris Johnson to Donald Trump, a new breed of bullshitting politicians is flourishing.
The bullshitter may do even more damage than the liar in politics.
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Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
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Professor emeritus, University of Bath
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Professor of Business Ethics, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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W.J. VanDusen Professor of Innovation & Operations Management, Simon Fraser University
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Instructor and Researcher, Manufacturing Management, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Management, Simon Fraser University
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Senior Lecturer in Organization Studies, University of Essex
