Fallacies | Faulty reasoning that we can recognize and avoid
[Ep25] Chances are you've heard about fallacies, but it can be tricky to recognize them in-the-moment. You might catch someone proposing an argument that doesn't quite make sense, but you can't quite narrow down why it sounds incorrect. Maybe there was a fallacy?
Let's nerd out together on the topic of fallacies by learning how to define them, spot them - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
Let's nerd out together on the topic of fallacies by learning how to define them, spot them - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What is a fallacy?
- Are there different kinds of fallacies?
- Why is it important to avoid using fallacies when we talk with people?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- False attribution example: ChatGPT cites fake legal cases
- Reading "homework": Thirteen follies and fallacies about alternative medicine
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Host
Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...
