Tag Archives: logical fallacies

Don’t tell people to “Google it.” That’s your job, not theirs

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Fallacy Man

I spend a lot of time debating people on the internet, and, unsurprisingly, I frequently encounter people who make outlandish claims without providing any evidence to support those claims. In such situations, I typically ask them to present their sources, … Continue reading →

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Sinking Noah’s Ark Part 1: Introduction

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Fallacy Man

There has recently been a lot of hype over Answers in Genesis opening its latest attraction, the “Ark Encounter.” This life sized “replica” of Noah’s Ark is intend to be a tool to help spread the message of young earth … Continue reading →

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The nirvana fallacy: An imperfect solution is often better than no solution

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Fallacy Man

In this post, I want to briefly explain and discuss a logical blunder known commonly as the “nirvana fallacy.” This fallacy occurs when you suggest either that a solution should not be used because it is imperfect or that a … Continue reading →

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Global warming isn’t natural, and here’s how we know

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Fallacy Man

The cornerstone argument of climate change deniers is that our current warming is just a natural cycle, and this claim is usually accompanied by the statement, “the planet has warmed naturally before.” This line of reasoning is, however, seriously flawed … Continue reading →

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Dying the way that nature intended: Appeal to nature fallacies

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Fallacy Man

The idea that nature has our best interest in mind is prevalent throughout the anti-science movement. For example, it is common to hear people say, “I’m not going to vaccinate, because I want my children to build immunity naturally, the … Continue reading →

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