🧠 Test Your Perception 🧠

 Score the following statements on a scale of 1-5 based on how profound you think they are (1 - not at all, 5 - very profound):

A. Today, science tells us that the essence of nature is grace.

B. Life is the driver of potential. We live, we dream, we are reborn.

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Surprise! These statements were actually generated by an AI “New Age Bullshit Generator.”

The tendency to see such statements as profound is known as “Bullshit Receptivity.”

In their book “Noise,” late Daniel Kahneman and colleagues reveal that some people are more susceptible to being impressed by seemingly profound statements that are actually shallow or meaningless.

If you fell for this, don’t worry—it might just mean you’re in a good mood! Research shows that people in a good mood are more receptive to bullshit and less likely to spot fraud or misleading information.

The key takeaway? Don’t come grumpy to an interview, but be aware that some candidates excel at storytelling and speaking in slogans.

As interviewers, our job is to break down high-level statements like “my mission is to inspire and deliver” into concrete, real-life examples.

How do you spot and handle bullshit in interviews? Share your strategies in the comments

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