Dr. Steven (Steve) Novella
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1,490 appearances
2 recordings
1 series
first heard May 2026
last heard 27 Jun
Dr. Steven (Steve) Novella’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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But the question, you're saying this in response to a fatal shark attack as if you shouldn't be afraid of sharks.
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Let's put it this way.
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This is what the implication is as I read it.
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You shouldn't fear sharks because you're more likely to be killed by a dog.
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Yeah, or the logical fallacy is the fallacy of relative privation.
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Right, right.
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Yeah, you're comparing the absolute benefit, harm, risk, importance, whatever of something relative to something else.
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Is that important?
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Does it matter what it is relative to something else?
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That's the question.
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The fallacy of relative privation means you're using a relative comparison to diminish an absolute value.
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And of course, the relative comparison is arbitrary.
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It's an argument if it's a forced choice.
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If you're like, should we swim with sharks or play with dogs?
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I vote for playing with dogs.
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Then it's a relative – then it's a relevant comparison because you actually have a choice.
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Or if we have limited funds, should we invest our funds on A versus B?
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Well, then, of course, then comparing A to B is relevant.
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It is important.
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Well, yeah, that is true.
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