We've all got friends who share inspirational quotes on social media.
You know the sort - a generic background overlaid with some words that will 'make you think'.
https://twitter.com/TheQuoteToday/status/673774006995197953
Well it turns out sharing these messages could be a sign of lower intelligence, at least according to the brilliantly titled study
'On the reception and detection of pseudo-profound bullsh*t'.
The study found that 'both ontological confusions and religious belief were positively correlated with bullsh*t receptivity.'
'Bullsh*t is a consequential aspect of the human condition,' the study's conclusion explains.
'Indeed, with the rise of communication technology, people are likely encountering more bullsh*t in their everyday lives than ever before.'
