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Is sex binary? Let’s look at the biology

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Fallacy Man

Are there more than two sexes? This is a question that has caused an enormous amount of social and political debate in recent years, but at its core, it is a scientific one, and I want to treat it as … Continue reading →

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How to find and access peer-reviewed studies (for free)

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Fallacy Man

The peer-reviewed literature is where scientists publish their research, and it is the source for scientific information. As a result, I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about it. I have explained how the peer-review system works … Continue reading →

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The concept of a “chemical-free lifestyle” is absurd

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Chemophobia is alive and well. It is difficult to get on the internet without celebrities, friends, and family members bombarding you with concerns about chemicals in your food, hygiene products, vaccines, etc. Indeed, being anti-chemical seems to be extremely fashionable … Continue reading →

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Scientism: Is it a straw man or a legitimate critique?

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fallacy Man

If you browse through the comments on this blog/Facebook page, or the pages of just about any other pro-science page, you will quickly find accusations of “scientism.” Indeed, among those who like to disagree with scientific results, this seems to … Continue reading →

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6 major problems with a flat earth

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Fallacy Man

I’m going to do something I thought I never would and hoped I’d never have to. I’m going to talk about the concept of a flat earth and explain a few of the many lines of evidence that clearly indicate … Continue reading →

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