Monthly Archives: November 2015

12 bad reasons for rejecting scientific studies

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

A few days ago, I posted what I thought was a fairly innocuous image (right) onto my blog’s Facebook page. I was, however, sadly mistaken. My page was quickly flooded with comments by people who arrogantly insisted that there was … Continue reading →

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Stop accusing me of ad hominem fallacies you stupid idiots

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Ad hominem fallacies are among the most common logical fallacies, but they are also among the most misunderstood. Indeed, I often see people falsely accusing their opponent of committing an ad hominem fallacy. Therefore, I am going to explain how … Continue reading →

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The real Frankenfoods

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Anti-GMO activists are excellent at stirring up emotions and creating fear.  They are better at frightening gullible people than just about any group that I can think of (though anti-vaccers give them a run for their money). Their posts are … Continue reading →

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Evolutionary mechanisms part 3: the benefits of mutations

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Mutations have an almost universally negative connotation (except in the context of superheros). When people hear the word, they instantly think of disabilities, bizarre disfigurements, and grotesque scenes from science fictions. The reality is, however, quite a bit different. Although … Continue reading →

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The logical paradox of ghost hunting

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Many people believe in the paranormal, and a great deal of time and effort is spent searching for evidence of it. Indeed, shows like “Ghost Hunters” are extremely popular, and the notion of using scientific equipment to detect the supernatural … Continue reading →

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