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1. Why a podcast on how to think?
Welcome to the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, the podcast that is all about recognizing bad thinking, whether it’s coming from other people or from yourself!
In this episode, I'll tell you the story behind...
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2. What is a logical fallacy?
In this episode, I'll give you the 3 most important definitions when it comes to learning good thinking: logical fallacy, cognitive or mental bias, and mental & emotional propaganda.
Plus, a short history lesson...
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3. Why don't we learn critical thinking in school?
In this quick history lesson, we'll discuss when, how & why our education system got hijacked, and why most schools don't teach critical thinking anymore.
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4. The two enemies of good thinking
Before we dive into talking about the logical fallacies, I wanted to take a minute to talk about the two enemies of good thinking.
These two enemies are everywhere in our society today and we're told that they're good...
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5. The Either/Or Fallacy: creating a false dilemma
In this episode, I'll teach you the Either/Or Fallacy and give you examples to help you recognize it.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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6. Post Hoc Ergo Proper Hoc
The fallacy we're discussing today is the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy, also called simply: Post Hoc.
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7. Ad Hominem Attack
Today's fallacy is the Ad Hominem attack. Here's how to recognize it!
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8. The Strawman Fallacy
Today's fallacy is the Strawman fallacy.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
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9. The Red Herring Fallacy
What does a dead, stinky fish have to do with good thinking? Find out in this episode!
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10. The Special Pleading Fallacy
How human nature causes us to use bad reasoning to excuse bad behavior.
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11. The Slippery Slope Fallacy
One step doesn't always lead to several steps, as the Slippery Slope fallacy says.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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12. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy
Let's talk about the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy and what it has to do with painting targets on a barn!
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