The BS Buster
Trust No One (Until Verified)
While others share headlines without reading, you're checking the citations. You understand that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Your instinct to question authority and demand data protects yourself and others from manipulation.
Core Strengths
Where your natural cognitive patterns excel.
Truth Seeking
You don't settle for easy answers. You dig until you find the source of truth.
Information Hygiene
You rarely spread misinformation and act as a filter for your social circle.
Logical Analysis
You spot fallacies and weak arguments instantly, saving time on bad ideas.
Growth Curve
Opportunities to expand your thinking.
Analysis Paralysis
Your need for verification can stop you from making decisions. Sometimes you need to act on incomplete information.
Action Plan
- Set a time limit for research before a decision
- Use the '70% rule'—if you have 70% of the info, go
- Distinguish between irreversible and reversible decisions
Cynicism Trap
It's easy to slide from healthy skepticism into blanket cynicism. Don't let doubt prevent you from seeing genuine good.
Action Plan
- Practice assuming good intent once a day
- Keep a 'truth journal' of things that turned out to be true
- Allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised
Social Friction
Your questioning nature can feel like an attack to others. Learn to frame your skepticism as curiosity.
Action Plan
- Ask 'Can you help me understand?' instead of 'Prove it'
- Validate the person before questioning the idea
- Pick your battles—not every claim needs debunking
Optimal Environments
Roles where your cognitive style thrives.
Investigative Journalism
Uncovering the truth is the job.
Scientific Peer Reviewer
Ensuring rigor and accuracy.
Forensic Auditor
Following the money and spotting inconsistencies.
Archetype Examples
Carl Sagan
Champion of skepticism and scientific literacy.
James Randi
Dedicated his life to investigating paranormal claims.
Discovery Continues
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