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Why do even the smartest minds fall for disinformation? Cognitive biases, emotional manipulation, and social group dynamics all play a role. Discover the psychological factors that make humans susceptible to misinformation and practical strategies to stay informed and critically aware.
Explore the pitfalls of the appeal to popularity fallacy and how it distorts rational discourse. Learn to discern truth from mere popularity through critical thinking and evidence-based analysis.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy benefits both mother and baby. Side effects are generally mild, and studies don’t show negative effects on the baby. A criticized study that gave COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant rats doesn’t show that vaccines cause autism or that people shouldn’t get COVID-19 vaccines, contrary to claims.
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 helps protect pregnant people from severe COVID-19. When given during pregnancy, the vaccines can also reduce the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 early in a baby’s life. A new study adds to the evidence that vaccination during pregnancy is safe for babies, contrary to social media and online claims.
The police officer who kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes in 2020 was convicted of murder, and the medical examiner determined that police efforts to subdue Floyd caused his death. Nothing about the autopsy’s findings have changed, but social media posts falsely claim new documents show Floyd died of a drug overdose or natural causes.
A subpoena of bank records of Biden family members has turned up a $200,000 payment in 2018 from James Biden to his brother Joe Biden, and Rep. James Comer is citing it as proof “that Joe Biden benefited from his family’s influence peddling scheme.” But bank records are consistent with White House claims that the payment was simply repayment of a loan.
Explore the World of Logical Fallacies: Uncover the 50 Most Common Errors in Reasoning in this Comprehensive Collection of Articles. Don’t be Fooled – Sharpen Your Critical Thinking Skills Today!
Immigrants who come to the U.S. without authorization have very limited access to government benefits. But an old falsehood revived by conservatives conflates aid given to authorized refugees with the limited assistance available to immigrants who entered the country illegally. The claim also inflates the benefits given to refugees.
Discover how the false dichotomy fallacy permeates political arguments, with real-world examples that shed light on its impact. Explore nuanced perspectives beyond binary choices. Read our article now!
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Unlock the Power of Cherry-Picking Data: Explore Common Examples in Political Arguments – Your Guide to Recognizing and Debunking this Persuasive Fallacy in Politics. Discover how data manipulation influences opinions. #PoliticalFallacies #CherryPickingData
Discover insightful insights on the prevalence of fallacious arguments in politics. Explore how both the left and right employ various fallacies while examining their impact on public discourse.
Unlock the Secrets of Logical Fallacies: Learn how to identify manipulation tactics in politics and media. Discover key strategies for critical thinking and make informed choices. Dive into our comprehensive guide today
Explore the ad hominem fallacy: an error in reasoning where arguments turn personal. Learn its forms, why it’s detrimental, and how to recognize and counter these attacks in debates and discussions.
Faked photos and misleading videos about Israel and Hamas are proliferating on X, House Republicans are airing their internal grievances, and RFK Jr.’s siblings are urging Americans to steer clear of his campaign for president.
Discover the deceptive art of the false dilemma fallacy and learn how it oversimplifies complex choices. Explore real-world examples, its impact on discourse, and how to avoid this flawed reasoning for more open-minded and productive discussions.
Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, and the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials.
The defamation trial against Fox News concluded before it even began. Dominion Voting Systems sued the right-wing network for knowingly broadcast lies that its voting machines were used to steal the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, Fox agreed to settle the case and pay Dominion $787 million. Geoff Bennett discussed the settlement with NPR’s David Folkenflik.
Immigrants who come to the U.S. without authorization have very limited access to government benefits. But an old falsehood revived by conservatives conflates aid given to authorized refugees with the limited assistance available to immigrants who entered the country illegally. The claim also inflates the benefits given to refugees.
