Tag Archives: cherry picking

Shoddy statistics and false claims: Dr. Erickson dangerously misled the public on coronavirus

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Fallacy Man

By now, you have likely seen the viral video of two doctors in Bakersfield, California (Dan Erickson and Artin Massihi) holding their own press briefing in which they argued that COVID19 is no deadlier than the flu, shelter in place … Continue reading →

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The overwhelming consensus on climate change

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Fallacy Man

The climate is changing, and we are the primary cause. These are simple facts that are supported by a vast body of evidence and agreed upon by virtually allcr experts. Nevertheless, many people continue to think that the science isn’t … 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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Don’t cherry pick your experts

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Fallacy Man

The appeal to authority fallacy is one of the most common logical fallacies in internet debates. It is a favorite tactic among climate change deniers, anti-vaccers, young earth creationists, and pretty much anyone else who rejects “mainstream” science. I previously … Continue reading →

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How not to science: Lessons from flat earthers and climate change deniers

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Science is an amazingly powerful tool for disentangling fact and fiction. When done correctly, it is a systematic, objective, unbiased, and self-correcting method for understanding our universe. Unfortunately, many people don’t appreciate the objectivity that science requires, and instead view … Continue reading →

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