The False Analogy Fallacy is a common logical fallacy that occurs when someone makes an argument based on anincomplete, misleading, or inaccurate comparison between two things. This type of fallacy happens when a persondraws an analogy between two situations, objects, or concepts and assumes that the similarities they’ve identifiedjustify conclusions about other aspects. Here are […]
Crime and NPCs – LLama3.1
The following was generated with LLama3.1 and is meant to be purely educational and to have fun with new Technology. Please do not take offense to the following statements. Note: This was a post on Facebook from a friend who posted that those who do not know how “bad” things are should be labeled as […]
Cognitive Biases: Survivorship Bias
The Survivorship Bias is a type of cognitive bias that occurs when we focus on people or things that have “survived” some kind of selection process, while ignoring those who did not survive. This can lead to misleading conclusions and inaccurate assessments of performance. Here are a few examples: Example 1: Stock MarketImagine an investor […]
Fallacies: Nitpicking Fallacy
Definition: The Nitpicking Fallacy involves concentrating on insignificant or irrelevant aspects of an argument, and using those minor flaws to discredit or dismiss the entire argument. Example: Person A: “We should invest in renewable energy because it’s better for the environment and will reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.” Person B: “But what about the […]
Fallacies: Cherry Picking Fallacy
Definition: The Cherry Picking Fallacy occurs when someone presents only a selection of data, statistics, or facts that support their argument, while deliberately omitting or disregarding other relevant and contradictory evidence. Example: A politician claims that the economy is doing well because the stock market has increased by 10% over the past year. However, they […]
Fallacies: No True Scotsman Fallacy
The Accident Fallacy, also known as the “fallacy of accident” or “secundum quid,” is a type of logical error that occurs when someone infers a general rule from an exceptional case. This fallacy involves ignoring the specific circumstances of an event and drawing conclusions based on those unique conditions. Definition: The Accident Fallacy occurs when […]
Fallacies: Accident Fallacy
The Accident Fallacy, also known as the “fallacy of accident” or “secundum quid,” is a type of logical error that occurs when someone infers a general rule from an exceptional case. This fallacy involves ignoring the specific circumstances of an event and drawing conclusions based on those unique conditions. Definition: The Accident Fallacy occurs when […]
Fallacies: Faulty Generalizations
A faulty generalization is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when an individual makes a broad statement or conclusion based on incomplete, inaccurate, or unrepresentative information. This can lead to incorrect assumptions and misguided decisions. What are Faulty Generalizations? Faulty generalizations involve drawing conclusions about a larger population or situation based on limited data […]
Fallacies: Fallacy of Many Questions
The “Fallacy of Many Questions” (FMQ) is a cognitive bias that occurs when someone asks multiple questions at once, making it difficult to provide clear and concise answers. This fallacy can be observed in various contexts, including debates, interviews, and everyday conversations. What is the Fallacy of Many Questions? The FMQ arises when a person […]
Fallacies: Circular Reasoning
The Circular Reasoning Fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that involves using a conclusion as a premise to support itself. In other words, it’s an argument where the claim being made is essentially used as its own evidence. Circular reasoning can take many forms, but here are some common patterns: Here’s an example of […]