ABSTRACT
Complaints like "hurts my brain" and "blows my mind" as a result of exposure to incredible stories have recently been definitively tied to the neuronal cell death (apoptosis). Furthermore, the notion of the usefulness of the Baloney Detection Kit (BDK) in protection of brain cells against the negative effects of incredulity has recently garnered significant support. In this review, the authors gather the most notable examples in recent scientific and medical literature on the subject, evaluate the currently available data on the effectivness of BDK and propose new avenues for further research.
Apr 27, 2006
credulity harms the brain
From a recently-published paper:
I'm going to accept that result on faith, it so suits me.
ReplyDeletePlease keep me posted in the latest developments in Baloney Science (BS).
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of BS, they've obviously cleaned up the concept for better marketing to the god-fearing and otherwise clean of mouth. I've heard much talk of inner "bullshit detectors," but none of "baloney detectors." Still, I'm all for outreach in Kansas and other places where we dearly need it.
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