Filter It Through a Brain Cell
Episodes
62. Can we really know truth? With Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is truth? Where does it come from? Can we really know truth? And how do we stand for truth in a world that says there is no absolute truth? Today...
61. Appeal to the Consequences of a Belief
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer break is over and we're back! WooHoo! Ever met someone who thinks something must be true just because they like the perceived outcome of an ide...
60. Summer Break
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm pushing pause on the podcast for the summer - here's what I'll be up to and when it'll be back! In the meantime, find me on Instagram @filteritthr...
59. The first step to culture-proofing your kids
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the foundational skill that will equip our kids (and us!) to live in the age of Relativism without falling for the craziness? It's good thinki...
58. Good thinking is the foundation for apologetics: Interview with Apologist Brett Banford
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to be sharing the very first interview on this podcast! Brett Banford is a scientist who realized he had questions about his faith that he...
57. Moving the Goalposts (Manipulation mini-series: Part 12)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever met somebody who just can't accept defeat? Do they keep trying to change the rules or get you to answer more & more questions? They may be mo...
56. Peer Pressure (Manipulation mini-series: Part 11)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peer pressure seems to be a normal part of growing up...but it can also be manipulative. Here's the key to combating it! When you can recognize the fo...
55. Special Knowledge (Manipulation mini-series: Part 10)
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the term, "knowledge is power". But did you know some people will use 'special knowledge' to manipulate you to trust them, believe them, ...
54. Reciprocity (Manipulation mini-series: Part 9)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, there are strings attached when someone does something nice for you. Here's how to recognize it! When you can recognize the foolishness, yo...
53. Confusion (Manipulation mini-series: Part 8)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had someone talk and talk so much about something you couldn't quite follow...and then experience huge relief when they finally stopped ...
52. Love-Bombing (Manipulation mini-series: Part 7)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Loving on people is a good thing...unless the person has ulterior motives behind it! Part 7 of the Manipulation mini-series will show you how to tell ...
51. Exclusivity (Manipulation mini-series: Part 6)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some groups will claim that they are the ONLY group with the truth or the right answers in an attempt to get you to join or stay. Join me for Part 6 i...
50. Repetition (Manipulation mini-series: Part 5)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Repetition is the foundation for learning...but it can also be the foundation for brain-washing! We're breaking it down today in Part 5 of our Manipul...
49. For Your Own Good (Manipulation mini-series: Part 4)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people tell you to do things and it really is because they have your best interests at heart...but sometimes, they're doing to help themselv...
48. Snob Appeal (Manipulation mini-series: Part 3)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Companies who sell things that appeal to a desire to be "better than" are selling a false image. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get...
47. False Urgency (Manipulation mini-series: Part 2)
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let a fake sense of urgency make you do something you don't really want to do! Here's how to recognize it. When you can recognize the foolishnes...
46. Gaslighting (Manipulation mini-series: Part 1)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting is one way others make you think you're crazy. Join me for Part 1 of the Manipulation mini-series! When you can recognize the foolishness,...
45. The Gambler's Fallacy
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you try to assign probability to a random event, you'll inevitably commit this fallacy! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get foo...
44. The Anecdotal Fallacy
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does one experience mean something is always true? It happens to a lot of us...here's how to be on the look-out for this common mistake! When you can ...
43. The Burden of Proof Fallacy
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you make a claim, it's your responsibility to back it up! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Cr...
42. The Fallacy of Accent
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you emphasize the wrong word in a sentence, it can totally change the meaning of the whole sentence. When you can recognize the foolishness, you ...
41. The Ambiguity Fallacy
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When phrases or sentences are vague & confusing, it leads to a lot of arguments and misunderstanding. Here's what to do. When you can recognize th...
40. The No True Scotsman Fallacy
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When someone doesn't want to change their belief about a group of people or things, they'll often try to dismiss the new information rather than chang...
39. The Personal Incredulity Fallacy
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you can't believe it, doesn't mean it isn't true! And just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean it isn't false. When you can rec...
38. The Hasty Generalization Fallacy
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of jumping to conclusions? Well, this is the more formal name for it. Learn the specifics of what makes this a fallacy. When you can recogn...
37. 6 simple ways to help your teen (and you!) learn to think for themselves
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 6 super practical ways you can help your teen learn to think better! And the bonus is, you'll learn to think better in the process. The reali...
36. The Whole to Part Fallacy
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we'll discuss the opposite of the Whole-to-Part Fallacy and learn why someone can be on the champion team and yet just be a mediocre player. Wh...
35. The Part to Whole Fallacy
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are all Democrats alike? All Republicans? Just because one believes a certain thing, does that automatically mean all of them do? Here's why we can't ...
34. 10 questions to help you think about online drama (the Chris Rock & Will Smith debacle)
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is no shortage of drama online, for sure. And there's no shortage of people who have opinions about that drama and would love nothing more than ...
33. The Weak Analogy Fallacy
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just because two things are *somewhat* similar, beware when someone tries to create too much connection between the two! When you can recognize the fo...
32. The Middle Ground Fallacy
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is meeting in the middle to compromise always the best choice? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Want to test yourse...
31. The Fallacy Fallacy
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bad reasoning always leads to wrong conclusions, right?....or does it??? Be careful, this is the fallacy you're most likely to commit yourself once yo...
30. The Appeal to Heaven Fallacy
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ooh, this one is a tricky one if you don't know how to recognize it! And it's tricky because there are some Appeals to Heaven that are proper and some...
29. The Appeal to Possibility Fallacy
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just because something is possible, does that also mean it's a certainty? Of course not! Here's how to recognize this faulty reasoning. When you can r...
28. The Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Appeal to Ignorance happens when someone tries to convince you that something is true just because it hasn't been disproven yet. Or, they try to co...
27. The Appeal to Novelty or High-Tech Fallacy
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are things really better just because they're new, just because they're the latest & the greatest? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won...
26. The Appeal to Tradition Fallacy
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are things really better just because they're old? Should we keep doing things just because that's how we've always done them? When you can recognize ...
25. The Appeal to Fear Fallacy
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Appeal to Fear is so insidious. Here's why you have to be especially aware of this emotional manipulation: it has consequences that are far-reachi...
24. The Appeal to Pity Fallacy
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our mini-series on emotional appeals, let's talk about the Appeal to Pity & how to recognize it. When you can recognize the foolish...
23. The Appeal to Emotion Fallacy
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's continue to conversation on propaganda by talking about one of the main ways propaganda happens: through an Appeal to Emotions. Want to test you...
22. Let's talk propaganda
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're in a mini-series about emotional appeals, and a lot of the emotional appeals are forms of propaganda. What's propaganda? Would you recognize it ...
21. The Appeal to Nature Fallacy
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the term "green-washing" before? It's when advertisers try to make something seem more desirable by making it seem more 'natural'. That's a...
20. The Appeal to Authority Fallacy | Critical Thinking for Teens
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today starts a new mini-series on a type of fallacy called Appeals. First up, is an Appeal to Authority, and how to recognize a legitimate appeal to a...
19. The Bandwagon Fallacy
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the fascinating origin of the term "jumping on the bandwagon" and also the sometimes devastating way we're seeing this fallacy play out in socie...
18. The Genetic Fallacy
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the 'origin story' that's behind the Genetic Fallacy. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the...
17. The Tu Quoque Fallacy
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we'll be talking about the Tu Quoque fallacy, or what I like to call the "three fingers pointing back at you" fallacy. Want to test yourself on ...
16. 5 Essentials to having a GOOD conversation
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14, I briefly mentioned something about having a GOOD conversation with others...even those who share a different viewpoint than you. But I...
15. The Loaded Question Fallacy
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a loaded question, there's more being asked than it seems on the surface. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real l...
14. The Fallacy of Equivocation
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Equivocation can be fun, but it can also be dangerous...here's why. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take t...
13. The Circular Reasoning Fallacy
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's why it just makes you dizzy when you run into circular reasoning. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? T...
12. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy and what it has to do with painting targets on a barn! Want to test yourself on how well you can recog...
11. The Slippery Slope Fallacy
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One step doesn't always lead to several steps, as the Slippery Slope fallacy says. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in re...
10. The Special Pleading Fallacy | Logical Fallacies for Teens
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How human nature causes us to use bad reasoning to excuse bad behavior. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Ta...
9. The Red Herring Fallacy
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does a dead, stinky fish have to do with good thinking? Find out in this episode! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies i...
8. The Strawman Fallacy
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's fallacy is the Strawman fallacy. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! ...
7. Ad Hominem Attack
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's fallacy is the Ad Hominem attack. Here's how to recognize it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take...
6. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc | Logical Fallacies for Teens
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fallacy we're discussing today is the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy, also called simply: Post Hoc. Want to test yourself on how well you can r...
5. The Either/Or Fallacy: creating a false dilemma
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll teach you the Either/Or Fallacy and give you examples to help you recognize it. Want to test yourself on how well you can recogn...
4. The two enemies of good thinking
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before we dive into talking about the logical fallacies, I wanted to take a minute to talk about the two enemies of good thinking. These two enemies a...
3. Why don't we learn critical thinking in school?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick history lesson, we'll discuss when, how & why our education system got hijacked, and why most schools don't teach critical thinking ...
2. What is a logical fallacy?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll give you the 3 most important definitions when it comes to learning good thinking: logical fallacy, cognitive or mental bias, an...
1. Why a podcast on how to think? Critical thinking for teens
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, the podcast that is all about recognizing bad thinking, whether it’s coming from other people...