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"Fallacy" refers to a mistaken belief or error in reasoning, often based on poor logic or misleading arguments. It's commonly used in debates, discussions, and ...

We recently examined what plagiarism programs do to text, code, images etc. They don't really offer anything of value, they just replicate other people's work whilst attempting to pass that off as ...

The sunk cost fallacy is our tendency to continue with something we’ve invested money, effort, or time into—even if the current costs outweigh the benefits. When we fall prey to the sunk cost fallacy, ...

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In these dark times, sometimes I enjoy going darker still: like lamenting my personal big bang when scientists declared the universe “open” and all meaning lost. But other moments, in more of a PB&J ...

In this video, we discuss logical fallacies, which are common patterns of reasoning that lead to mistakes in our arguments and understanding of the world. Examples covered include ad hominem, appeal ...

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Gambler’s fallacy is a common cognitive bias that affects decision-making, especially in areas like gambling, investing, and trading. In this article, we’ll strive to break things down by giving you a ...