Friday, January 20, 2006

Bullshit detector

David Skillicorn at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, has developed an algorithm which analyses the usage patterns of 88 "deception-linked" words to rate the level of spin in political speeches. It should be installed in the House of Commons with a certain level set for immediate disqualification.

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8615

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