Tag Archives: evaluating evidence

Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Fallacy Man

There is an old saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I really like this saying because it is a basic principle of skepticism, and it goes hand in hand with a statement that … Continue reading →

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Assumptions vs. inductive logic: is radiometric dating based on assumptions?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Anyone who has tried to debate a creationist has invariably encountered their liberal use of the word, “assumption.” This is one of their trump-card, catch-all arguments that they use to handily “defeat” any evidence that opposes their position. For example, … Continue reading →

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5 simple chemistry facts that everyone should understand before talking about science

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Fallacy Man

One of the most ludicrous things about the anti-science movement is the enormous number of arguments that are based on a lack of knowledge about high school level chemistry. These chemistry facts are so elementary and fundamental to science that … Continue reading →

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Falling branches: the illusion of miraculous divine intervention

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Human beings like to have explanations for everything, and we find seemingly inexplicable events extremely troubling. We disdain the notion that some things just happen without any rhyme or reason for them. This dependency on meaningful events makes us prone … Continue reading →

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Winning the war with the “Food Babe Army”

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Over the past week, something truly amazing has happened on the internet. The skeptic community has risen up and unanimously decried the quackery and fear mongering that constantly spews from Vani Hari’s mouth (and website). Vani Hari, better known as … Continue reading →

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