Tag Archives: evaluating evidence

How long is long enough? Do we need more climate data?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Fallacy Man

2016 was the hottest year on record, making it the third year in a row to set a new temperature record. Indeed, the past few decades have been so warm, that anyone who is 31 years old or younger has … Continue reading →

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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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