detection of bullshit

Those more receptive to bullshit are less reflective, lower in cognitive ability (i.e., verbal and fluid intelligence, numeracy), are more prone to ontological confusions and conspiratorial ideation, are more likely to hold religious and paranormal beliefs, and are more likely to endorse complementary and alternative medicine.

- On the reception and detection of pseudo-profound bullshit

see also The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra