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Bullshit

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Can you believe this… Someone has actually done an academic research on the topic of ‘bullshit’ and published a book on it.

I was at a bookshop the other day and chanced upon such a book. I did not believe my eyes and had to blink a few times to confirm. Yeah there it was.. B.S. staring squarely into my face.

The subject is given serious treatment, though, not some book written in jest. It contained the basics of an academic writing - definition, terminology, different types, schools of thought, etc… the author is a Professor of Philosophy in the University of Princeton.

Some of the discussion which I found rather amusing :

* bullshit is likened to hot air embodying empty talk
* talking bullshit is different fm lying. a person who lies does so with intent to deceive, while he who bullshits may not begin with such an intent.

To read more about B.S., visit your local bookstore, say ”philosophy” section and look for a small palm-sized black-covered book with the topic boldly printed.

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J.K. Rowling

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Harry Potter … on 60 Minutes

Amazing woman who persisted to achieve success against all odds.
She’s pretty talented - see her artwork of Harry Porter characters.
I find J.K.Rowling a humble person and just like any man-in-the-street. Hers is a story which proves that ordinary people like you and I can achieve greatness.

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