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Debunking 30 bad arguments about COVID/vaccines

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Fallacy Man

The COVID era has been a golden age of misinformation. It has seen the development of innumerable false claims and shoddy arguments, and it has breathed new life into ancient anti-vaccine tropes. Indeed, I find it impossible to make any … Continue reading →

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The “99% survive COVID” argument is deceptive and completely misses the point

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Fallacy Man

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the argument that “99% of COVID patients survive” has been repeatedly used as an excuse to oppose public health measures including mask mandates, lockdowns, and, more recently, vaccines. It asserts that because COVID has a ~99% … Continue reading →

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The problems with anti-vaccers’ precautionary principle arguments

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Fallacy Man

Invoking the precautionary principle is a favorite tactic of anti-vaccers, anti-GMO activists, and various other groups that are prone to opposing scientific advances, but there are numerous issues with this strategy. The exact definition of the precautionary principle is a … Continue reading →

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