Author Archives: Fallacy Man

Facts aren’t political (or religious)

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Fallacy Man

On this blog/Facebook page, I try very hard to stick to scientific facts and avoid discussing politics. Nevertheless, I am frequently accused of being political, even when I am simply reporting a fact. For example, I often post facts about … Continue reading →

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Evolution doesn’t require all species to change all the time

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Fallacy Man

In this post, I want to deal with what is arguably one of the most common misconceptions about the theory of evolution. Namely, the notion that it requires all species and populations to constantly be undergoing radical changes. You can … Continue reading →

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When can correlation equal causation?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Fallacy Man

“Correlation does not equal causation.” It is a phrase that everyone has probably heard, but many people seem to ignore or misunderstand it. Indeed, although useful, the phrase itself can be misleading because it often leads to the misconception that … Continue reading →

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In defense of skeptical blogs/Facebook pages

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Fallacy Man

When I started this blog a few years ago, I fully expected that I would make a lot of people upset. I anticipated the hordes of angry anti-vaccers, climate change deniers, creationists, etc. What I didn’t predict, however, was the … Continue reading →

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Is “clean coal” a scam or a legitimate solution?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Fallacy Man

“Clean coal” has once again become a hot topic, but most people don’t seem to know what it actually is or if it is even a real solution rather than just a marketing gimmick. Therefore, I want to talk about … Continue reading →

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