It's Getting Harder To Sort Out Truth From Fiction
That's why the University of Washington is considering a new class offering with a provocative name: Calling B.S. It's about teaching better critical thinking skills.
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Good morning. I'm Rachel Martin bringing you the most important story you're ever going to hear. OK, you can hear that hyperbole a mile away. But sometimes, it can be more complicated to sort out the truth from fiction these days, which is why the University of Washington is considering a new class offering with a provocative name, calling b.s. Dr. Jevin West says it's about teaching better critical thinking skills - identifying b.s., sifting through b.s. and being able to respond to b.s. It's MORNING EDITION.
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