Tag Archives: evaluating evidence

You’re probably wrong

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Fallacy Man

I want to begin this post with a simple thought experiment. It is not original with me, and unfortunately, I don’t recall where I first heard it, but I think that it is a useful exercise. I want you to … Continue reading →

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No, homeopathic remedies can’t “detox” you from exposure to Roundup: Examining Séralini’s latest rat study

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Fallacy Man

One of my main goals for this blog is to help people learn how to evaluate scientific studies. To that end, I have written several posts that dissect papers and explain either why they are robust or why they are … Continue reading →

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Debunking 25 arguments against climate change in 5 sentences or less (each)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Fallacy Man

Climate change is arguably one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics among the general public. Misinformation abounds, and many people are left debating whether or not we are causing it, and even whether or not it is happening at … Continue reading →

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25 myths and bad arguments about climate change

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Fallacy Man

Global warming is arguably one of the most controversially topics among the general public. The internet is full of websites that are devoted to arguing against climate change, and politicians routinely claim that it’s a myth. Nevertheless, among the scientific … Continue reading →

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Basic Statistics Part 5: Means vs Medians, Is the “Average” Reliable?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Fallacy Man

To many people, this may seem like the most boring topic in the world, but it is actually vitally important not only for understanding scientific results, but also for understanding much of the data that we are presented with on … Continue reading →

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