Tag Archives: evaluating evidence

What Does It Actually Mean to “Do Your Homework”?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Fallacy Man

The anti-vaccine movement touts many appealing rallying cries, such as “do your homework,” “educate before you vaccinate,” and “think for yourself.” These slogans sound excellent and I whole-heartedly agree with them, but unfortunately, the actual actions of the anti-vaccers are … Continue reading →

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The Value of Carefully Controlled Studies: A Thought Experiment

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Amusingly, anti-scientists (such as anti-vaccers) always claim to have the upper hand on scientific knowledge. I have yet to meet one who hasn’t claimed to be “well-informed” or to have “done their research.” Yet when you ask anti-vaccers for their … Continue reading →

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Science and the Public Part 1: Why You Shouldn’t Trust Blogs

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Fallacy Man

An enormous disparity exists between what scientists know to be true, and what the general public chooses to believe. This disparity exists largely because of the internet, and it is perpetuated by those who readily read and disperse blogs and … Continue reading →

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