Filter It Through a Brain Cell
Episodes
232. The Appeal to Prejudice Fallacy
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People have prejudices...and sometimes others try to use that to their advantage. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!&...
231. The Proof Surrogate Fallacy
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that people who listen to this podcast get smarter every time they listen! 😉 When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get foo...
230. The Argument by Innuendo Fallacy
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say something without saying something? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to ...
229. The Self-Refuting Statement
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Podcasts are never worth listening to; except when they're absolutely captivating, informative, and entertaining, which is pretty much all the time."...
228. The Fallacy of Opposition
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't matter what they say, I disagree! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on how we...
227. The Broken Window Fallacy
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A broken window helps the economy, right?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on how well...
226. The Traitorous Critic Fallacy
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If you don't like it, just leave!" When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on how well you ca...
225. The Nutpicking Fallacy
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One crazy person is all it takes to make a video - and a group's reputation - go viral. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled b...
224. The Definist Fallacy
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Coffee is the Elixir of Life!" Or is it?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on how well...
223. The Appeal to Definition Fallacy
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dictionary definition of a word is always the best one to use, right? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Wa...
222. The Meaningless Question Fallacy
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Hmm... When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...
221. The Magical Thinking Fallacy
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does sending 'good vibes' actually change the outcome of a situation? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want t...
220. The Fallacy of Every and All
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Everybody loves somebody. I'm somebody, so therefore everybody loves me, right?!" When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!...
219. The Shoehorning Fallacy
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever meet someone who thinks everything that happens is proof of a particular belief they hold? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get ...
218. The Appeal to Stupidity Fallacy
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You definitely should turn off your brain when you listen to this episde! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Wa...
217. The ‘Just in Case’ Fallacy
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You should plug your years while you listen, in case you learn something in this episode! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...
216. Failure to Elucidate
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the explanation is more confusing than the question! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test ...
215. The Appeal to the Law Fallacy
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If something is legal, that must mean it's RIGHT...or does it?? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test...
214. The Pragmatic Fallacy
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If it 'worked' for me, it must be true...right?! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourself on ho...
213. The Begging the Question Fallacy
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone bases their argument on a conclusion? Confusion! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! W...
212. The Incomplete Comparison Fallacy
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"This podcast is 30% more interesting!" Hmm...did I leave something out there? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!&nbs...
211. The McNamara Fallacy
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stats are the most important thing when making a decision...right?!? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to...
210. The Ludic Fallacy
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Probabilities may work in games, but do they translate to real life? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to...
209. Can you name this fallacy?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's have some fun! A listener sent in an ad she heard recently...can you figure out the fallacy in it? When you can recognize the foolishness, you w...
208. Data Dredging: Statistical Fallacy Miniseries #9
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
207. Self-Selection Bias: Statistical Fallacy Miniseries #8
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
206. Regression to the Mean : Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #7
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
205. Survivorship Bias: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #6
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
204. Base Rate Fallacy: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #5
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
203. The Ecological Fallacy: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #4
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
202. The Confounding Variable: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #3
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
201. Simpson’s Paradox: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #2
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
200. The Misuse of Averages: Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #1
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them! When you can...
199. How to Think About Conspiracy Theories: Part 2
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a full-fledged Conspiracy Theory lover, Conspiracy-curious or flat-out think they're cray-cray, this is part 2 of How to Think About Co...
198. How to Think About Conspiracy Theories: Part 1 with Connor Boyack
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a full-fledged Conspiracy Theory lover, Conspiracy-curious or flat-out think they're cray-cray, this is part 1 of How to Think About Co...
197. Self-Refuting Statement - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #15
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's wrong with this statement: "This statement is false." ? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more ab...
196. Quote Mining - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #14
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had someone take something you said out of context? No cool, huh? It happens a lot, and sometimes people do it on purpose to make it sou...
195. Baseless, False & Misleading Claims - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #13
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between a claim that is baseless, false and misleading? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it...
194. Hypnotic Bait & Switch - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #12
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out when someone gets you agreeing to several simple things, then slips in another statement that they WANT you to agree with . When you can rec...
193. Labels, Slogans & Virtue Words - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #11
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These are just some of the ways people use language to evoke emotion or get compliance. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled b...
192. Hyperbole - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #10
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Figures of speech are a normal part of our daily speech, and we typically don't take them literally...but sometimes people WANT you to take them liter...
191. Fault as Virtue - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #9
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had someone try to convince you that a character flaw is actually a good thing? Don't fall for it. When you can recognize the foolishnes...
190. Dysphemism & Euphemism- Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #8
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Words matter & sometimes people use specific words to make something seem better or worse than it actually is. When you can recognize the foolishn...
189. Scapegoating - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #7
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know some people blame an innocent person on purpose? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more abo...
188. FUD & FOMO - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #6
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These two tactics are two sides of the same coin...don't fall for it! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn ...
187. Dog Whistle - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #5
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are there really messages that only certain people can hear? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more abou...
186. Projection - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #4
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone tries to make it seem like you did the thing they actually did! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! ...
185. Minimization - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #3
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone wants to take attention away from a big issue, they'll often attempt to make it seem smaller than it really is. When you can recognize th...
184. Muddy the Waters - Propaganda Tactics Miniseries #2
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone purposely makes things confusing & unclear, it can make them uncertain & confused. Don't let someone do it to you on purpose! Whe...
183. Adding Qualifiers - Propaganda Tactic Miniseries #1
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These little words & phrases create just enough uncertainty that the person saying them can get away with saying things that may not be true. When...
182. The Appeal to Extremes Fallacy
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you CAN make something seem utterly ridiculous doesn't always mean it is! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by...
181. The link between marketing and human psychology
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that so much of Marketing is based on Human Psychology? I'll give you 5 tactics that marketers use to try to get you to buy! When you can...
180. The Appeal to the Beard
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it's hard to tell when conditions change from one state to another, but that doesn't mean the two states are the same. When you can recogniz...
179. The Divine Fallacy
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not be able to explain something, but does that always mean it's the result of divine intervention? When you can recognize the foolishness, yo...
178. The Appeal to Faith Fallacy
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a movie where the theme behind it was, "just believe" whatever this thing is I'm telling you to believe? When you can recogni...
177. The Appeal to Equality Fallacy
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/craz...
176. The Argument from Omniscience Fallacy
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Someone might make claims that the know what 'everyone' is thinking, but do they really? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled ...
175. The Appeal to Bribery Fallacy
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone offers you a bribe, you really need to think about why they're having to resort to that tactic! When you can recognize the foolishness, y...
174. The Appeal to Force Fallacy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes to hear, "You'd better do it, or else!" When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about ...
173. The Politician's Syllogism Fallacy
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When bad things happen, people often cry, 'Something must be done!' And there's no shortage of people willing to swoop in with a half-baked idea of wh...
172. The Notable Effort Fallacy
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the phrase "Give them an 'A' for effort", but did you know it can also be a fallacy? Learn more about Crazy Thinkers: www.filteri...
171. The Fake Precision Fallacy
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm 87.54% sure you've heard this fallacy before. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thi...
170. The Quantum Physics Fallacy
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just saying the words 'Quantum Physics' automatically makes you sound smarter....right? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled b...
169. The Galileo Gambit
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Persecution is proof that you're right....right??? Not so fast, Galileo. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Lea...
168. The Argument by Pigheadedness
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bible warns against arguing with a fool for good reason! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more abou...
167. What is a 'Deepity'?
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably never heard of a 'Deepity' before, but you've definitely heard them, and probably used them as well! When you can recognize the foolis...
166. What is a 'Thought-Terminating Cliche'?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one isn't exactly a fallacy, but it is a technique used to get you to STOP thinking! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...
165. The Ipse Dixit Fallacy
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say (or said yourself?) "Because I said so"? There's a fancy Latin term for it, and I'll tell you the different ways this ...
164. The Moral Equivalence Fallacy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two situations may have similarities, but that doesn't mean we should apply the same standards of morality to both of them. When you can recognize the...
163. The Moralistic Fallacy
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe there are people out there who will deny what we can observe in nature just because they think it's wrong? When you can recognize th...
162. The Naturalistic Fallacy
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because we can observe something in nature, or in human nature, doesn't mean it's right and morally good! When you can recognize the foolish...
161. The Job's Comforter Fallacy
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had someone try to offer you advice & comfort that felt anything but comforting? Yep...it happens a lot...and it hurts. When you can...
160. The 'Draw Your Own Conclusion' Fallacy
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's wise to use your own brain to draw conclusions, but what about when someone gives you just a few selectively chosen pieces of information and the...
159. The Fallacy of Bulverism
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix Circular Reasoning with the Genetic Fallacy? Bulverism! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by i...
158. The Big Brain/Little Brain Fallacy
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone ever tells you to let them do the thinking for you, it should raise serious red flags in your mind!! When you can recognize the foolishness,...
157. The 'What's The Harm' Fallacy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's no harm in just trying something...right? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers:...
156. The Appeal to Intuition Fallacy
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Intuition can be a powerful tool, but we have to keep in mind that it's a gut feeling, not a fact. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't g...
155. The Argument to the Future Fallacy
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you're Marty McFly from Back to the Future, you don't actually KNOW what's going to happen! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't g...
154. The Argument to the Purse Fallacy
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the amount of money you have make your arguments more believable or sound? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Le...
153. The Appeal to Closure Fallacy
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's helpful to get closure after a traumatic event, but closure at any cost shouldn't be the goal. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't ...
152. The Sherlock Holmes Fallacy
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surely the world's greatest detective wouldn't make an error in thinking...right?!? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled...
151. The Gish Gallop Fallacy
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly, I think this one should be called Proof by Verbal Vomit! :) When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn ...
150. 4 Simple Ways to Practice Critical Thinking - Part 2
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's parts 3 & 4 of simple ways to practice critical thinking. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more ab...
149. 4 Simple Ways to Practice Critical Thinking - Part 1
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to think WELL is like learning to play basketball...you're going to have to practice it if you want to get good at it. Here's how... When you...
148. The Kafka Trap
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the KafkaTrap, you're automatically assumed guilty, and there's no way to prove our own innocence. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won'...
147. DoubleSpeak
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just because someone is talking doesn't mean they're communicating well...don't get fooled by misleading language! When you can recognize the foolishn...
146. The Irrelevant Thesis Fallacy
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The evidence a person gives may be true...but that doesn't mean it supports the claim they're making. When you can recognize the foolishness...
145. The Cherry Picking Fallacy
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giving data & evidence to support your claim is important...but don't get complacent with just hearing supportive-sounding data. We need...
144. The Fallacy of Ignoring a Common Cause
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When two things seem to happen together, it's easy to assume one is causing the other...but sometimes we need to ask if there's something else that co...
143. The Argument by Example Fallacy
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone gives an example of their argument, it's helpful, right? But what if the only thing they give in support of their argument or claim is an...
142. The Inconsistency Ad Hominem Fallacy
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inconsistency usually means someone is not trustworthy or credible...but does that also mean their arguments or claims are wrong? When you can recogni...
141. The Circumstantial Ad Hominem Fallacy
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone has a bias, does that automatically mean their argument is going to be wrong? Not necessarily. Don't fall for this common thinking error!...
140. The Fallacy of Confusing Explanations and Excuses
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you tell the difference between an explanation and an excuse? Here's how to not mix them up. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get...
139. The Burden of Proof Fallacy
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you make a claim, it's on you to present good evidence to back it up! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn mor...
138. The Biased Generalization Fallacy
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If enough people agree on something, that must be proof that it's true...right?! The reality is, if the people you ask are biased, you won't get an ac...
137. The Appeal to Silence Fallacy
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If nobody refutes your claim, does that mean your claim is right? Nope! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more...
136. The Pique Technique
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 5 of the Co...
135. The Ingratiation Technique
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 4 of the Co...
134. The Low-Ball Technique
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 3 of the Co...
133. The Foot in the Door Technique
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 2 of t...