Author Archives: Fallacy Man

What is a species?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Fallacy Man

Before you read any further, I want you to take a minute and try to answer the question in the title. Go ahead and write down (or at least think about) the definition that scientists use to determine whether or … Continue reading →

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Most anti-GMO papers contain serious flaws

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Fallacy Man

Unfortunately, bad papers sometimes get published, and those faulty results often get hailed by members of the anti-science community as evidence for their positions. As a result, it is extremely important to both look at the entire body of literature … Continue reading →

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“It’s morally wrong to patent food.” Inconsistent reasoning at its finest

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Fallacy Man

This is one of the most common arguments against GMOs that I encounter (in addition to related attacks on Monsanto), and it is frequently accompanied by claims like, “I am not anti-GMO, but…” or “I accept that GMOs are safe, … Continue reading →

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GMOs and natural selection: Nature doesn’t give a crap about you

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Fallacy Man

Last week, I shared a meme about GMOs on my blog’s Facebook page, and several people responded by arguing that genetic engineering (GE) shouldn’t be used because “it bypasses the natural evolutionary test of fitness.” I’ve heard this argument before, … Continue reading →

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Abiogenesis: An unsolved mystery is not evidence of a creator

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Fallacy Man

“Where did life come from?” It is a question people have thought about for millennia, and it is a question that is worth trying to answer. Nevertheless, not everyone is interested in looking for that answer. Indeed, many people prefer … Continue reading →

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