The Skeptic Toolbox is a podcast produced and hosted by Insert Title that attempts to arm its listeners with skills and knowledge that will aid in living a more skeptical life. Show topics will include things such as: logical fallacies, good and bad analogies, types of studies, validity of evidence, and much more. The plan is a 10-minute weekly format covering a narrow, specific topic, and the first content show should be out within a week.
We’re back with Episode 6 of the Skeptic Toolbox, entitled Logical Fallacies v2.0. This episode expounds upon the topic of logical fallacies, and covers two of the most common and general forms, including many of their subcategories: Ad hominem and Appeal to Authority.
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The fifth episode of the Skeptic Toolbox provides an excellent introduction to analyzing the validity and quality of evidence, as well as the different types and qualities of scientific studies.
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We’re back with Episode 4 of the Skeptic Toolbox, which is entitled Logical Fallacies v1.0. This episode covers three common logical fallacies: Guilt by Association, Tu Quoque, and Poisoning the Well. Each fallacy is defined and explained, and a real-world example is provided for each to aid in increasing comprehension.
As a reminder, please [...]
We’re back with Episode 4 of the Skeptic Toolbox, which is entitled Logical Fallacies v1.0. This episode covers three common logical fallacies: Guilt by Association, Tu Quoque, and Poisoning the Well. Each fallacy is defined and explained, and a real-world example is provided for each to aid in increasing comprehension.
As a reminder, please [...]
