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18. Harry Frankfurt on Bull$#!T

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In this episode we unpack Harry G. Frankfurt's 1986 essay "On B******t." This essay explores... -What b******t is -How bullshitting differs from lying -Why bullshitting is so prevalent in our culture Links to Reading and Other Sources Mentioned On B******t by Harry G. Frankfurt Of Liars by Michel de Montaigne Glengarry Glen Ross (film) Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes *note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode! Host: Zach Stehura UnpackingIdeas.com Guest: Max Robinson Theme Music: Polyenso

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