In Stephen Law’s book, Believing Bullshit, he presents the strategies of people who attempt to defend their beliefs in bizarre conspiracy theories or the power of chrystal. Alison George asks him about avoiding "intellectual black holes".
You describe your new book, Believing Bullshit, as a guide to avoid getting sucked into "intellectual black holes". What are they?
Intellectual black holes are belief systems that draw people in and hold them captive so they become willing slaves of claptrap. Belief in homeopathy, psychic powers, alien abductions - these are examples of intellectual black holes. As you approach them, you need to be on your guard because if you get sucked in, it can be extremely difficult to think your way clear again. Read the whole of Alison George's interview at The New Scientist >>
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