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Jon Stewart’s irresponsible, anti-science, COVID conspiracy theory rant

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Fallacy Man

I’ve been a fan of Jon Stewart for a long time. I usually find him to be both funny and insightful. It was, therefore, with great dismay that I watched him spread a conspiracy and inaccuracies about science on The … Continue reading →

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The problems with anti-vaccers’ precautionary principle arguments

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Fallacy Man

Invoking the precautionary principle is a favorite tactic of anti-vaccers, anti-GMO activists, and various other groups that are prone to opposing scientific advances, but there are numerous issues with this strategy. The exact definition of the precautionary principle is a … Continue reading →

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DNA is DNA: The anti-GMO movement ignores basic genetics

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Genetic engineering (GE) is one of the most misunderstood technological marvels we have invented. The internet is full of articles and videos denouncing the supposed evils of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with one of the most common arguments claiming that … Continue reading →

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Vaccines and autism: A thorough review of the evidence (2019 update)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Fallacy Man

One of the most common concerns that people have about vaccines is that they might cause (or exacerbate) autism. This idea is perpetuated by celebrities and innumerable websites, and it has become one of the cornerstone arguments of the anti-vaccine … Continue reading →

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The concept of a “chemical-free lifestyle” is absurd

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Fallacy Man

Chemophobia is alive and well. It is difficult to get on the internet without celebrities, friends, and family members bombarding you with concerns about chemicals in your food, hygiene products, vaccines, etc. Indeed, being anti-chemical seems to be extremely fashionable … Continue reading →

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