Bullshit Detectors

Overview
Bullshit Detectors is a concise guide that offers practical tools and mental models for technical leaders to filter out nonsense and focus on high-impact work. It outlines simple techniques to spot flawed arguments, unrealistic promises, and distracting buzzwords in meetings and communications.

Key Takeaways

• Use a checklist to evaluate the credibility of claims.
• Ask clarifying questions to surface hidden assumptions.
• Apply a "signal vs noise" framework to prioritize actionable information.
• Leverage data-driven evidence before committing resources.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers who need to cut through hype.
• Technical leads facing ambiguous project proposals.
• Product owners looking to validate feature requests.
• Any leader who wants to improve decision-making clarity.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio analysis
• Evidence-Based Decision Making