Calling BS, Ch.3 Mini Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. : Philosopher who described academic nonsense as "unclarifiable unclarity"
  2. 4. : Unnecessary or excessive detail added to bolster a lie
  3. 6. : High-tech or statistical version of persuasive bullshit
  4. 7. : Overly ornate language or superfluous detail used to impress
  5. 8. : Hidden process that makes claims opaque to outsiders
  6. 9. : Bullshit that exaggerates competence or authority to impress
  7. 10. : Sociologist who introduced the "black box" metaphor in science
  8. 11. : Freud credited this stimulant for helping him give a confident lecture
Down
  1. 1. : Philosopher who defined bullshit as speech made without concern for truth
  2. 2. : Category of bullshit that avoids giving a direct answer
  3. 5. : When numbers or data are used to intimidate rather than inform