Bible of BS Case Study

Studies have shown that in a debate the confident are more persuasive than the timid.  While this should be a surprise to no one, what is shocking that it still holds true even if the confident person is wrong and the timid person is right.  Seemingly, whoever believes their own BS usually wins the argument.  Too often this empowers ignorance, and even more unfortunately disempowers the righteous.

Empower yourself against this common power trick.  Certainty, in the form of conviction, is hardly certain at all – especially in these days of misinformation, polarization, and extreme views.  Absolutes, the ultimate form of conviction, or anything within the vicinity should be taken with a grain of salt.

Know your stuff and just know someone assuming false authority with confidence may just be a ploy.  Confidence is perhaps too powerful for its own good.  It is a double-edged sword and can be used for both good and evil