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Further Reading
The books behind the reports on this site — the debunker’s shelf — how bullshit spreads, why smart people buy it, and the discipline of checking. Each report carries picks tied to its own subject.
Calling Bullshit
Directly useful for understanding viral falsehoods and misleading online claims.
The Demon-Haunted World
Rating: 4.5/5 from 43 Google Books ratings
Examines why extraordinary claims thrive without evidence.
Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me)
Explains belief persistence even after fact-checking.
Trust Me I'm Lying
Shows how attention-driven media ecosystems can amplify dubious stories.