Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach you HOW to think! In every episode, I’m exposing the logical fallacies & cognitive biases being used by advertisers, politicians, influencers, news outlets, social media memes, and mayb...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 5:40
Just because two things seem to be connected, doesn't mean they are! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 24, 2026 · 5:43
Have you ever found yourself convincing yourself that you made the best decision after the fact? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:51
The reality is: We can only view the world through our own eyes & mind! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy…
Sep 14, 2026 · 6:55
Change can be hard, even when it could be better for us...here's why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 10, 2026 · 5:05
Why do we sometimes want something even more once someone tells us we can't have it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free…
Sep 8, 2026 · 6:53
Have you ever been surprised by how long it took to do something, even when it's taken that long to do it in the past? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
Sep 3, 2026 · 7:56
Did you know your memories can change just from what other people say? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy…
Aug 31, 2026 · 10:43
The things we hear over and over will affect what we believe is true! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the free Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Aug 27, 2026 · 9:22
It's technically not a bias, but instead, Cognitive Dissonance explains why our brains keep defending thinking errors even after we realize we've made one! Want to test yourself…
Aug 24, 2026 · 12:52
It's technically not a bias, but instead, Cognitive Dissonance explains why our brains keep defending thinking errors even after we realize we've made one! Want to test yourself…
May 7, 2026 · 40:21
I am so excited to be able to share an interview with Dr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing neurosurgeon, trauma survivor, war veteran, and award-winning writer. Dr. Warren offers…
May 4, 2026 · 9:31
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Apr 30, 2026 · 9:46
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Apr 27, 2026 · 11:14
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Apr 23, 2026 · 9:22
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Apr 20, 2026 · 14:22
We're doing a short miniseries on the things you NEED to be aware of when using AI. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Apr 16, 2026 · 11:46
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Apr 13, 2026 · 11:10
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Apr 9, 2026 · 11:09
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Apr 6, 2026 · 11:36
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Apr 2, 2026 · 15:53
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 30, 2026 · 9:29
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 26, 2026 · 11:09
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 23, 2026 · 10:26
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 19, 2026 · 10:00
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 16, 2026 · 10:21
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 13, 2026 · 8:08
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 9, 2026 · 11:31
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 5, 2026 · 10:56
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Mar 2, 2026 · 11:43
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Feb 26, 2026 · 10:55
In this Mini-series, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Feb 23, 2026 · 12:17
In this miniseries, we are spotting Biases in the Wild and looking at the phrases that online Influencers say and the biases behind them. Want to test yourself on how well you…
Feb 19, 2026 · 9:12
Have you ever talked yourself out of something before you even tried? This might be why... Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 6:41
Does feeling like a good person make us more prone to overlooking our own sketchy behavior later? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
Feb 12, 2026 · 6:16
What does leaving your coat at home on a chilly day have to do with critical thinking? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Feb 9, 2026 · 13:58
Should you trust your gut feeling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz…
Feb 2, 2026 · 7:18
Would you rather get a win or avoid a loss? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Jan 26, 2026 · 11:08
Avoiding bad news doesn't make it go away! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Jan 22, 2026 · 8:28
News flash: other people can't read your mind! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Jan 19, 2026 · 8:07
Ever wonder why we remember certain things but not others? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Jan 15, 2026 · 12:53
Here's a simple technique to help your slow your brain down so that you aren't letting biases sneak in! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
Jan 12, 2026 · 14:52
Here's how to start teaching critical thinking to your kids! Links mentioned in this episode: The Homeschool Co-Op Resource Bundle: Find it here The Fallacy Detective Book: Find…
Jan 8, 2026 · 8:52
Why do we tend to assume other people feel the same way about things that we do? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Dec 8, 2025 · 10:12
You'll get to hear how I experienced this Bias myself just a few months ago! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Dec 4, 2025 · 8:52
If you've ever put together a piece of furniture from Ikea, you'll relate to this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Dec 1, 2025 · 8:18
Have you ever seen someone who seems to be on a "hot streak"? Check out how our brains interpret it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
Nov 24, 2025 · 12:30
Why do people fall for vague statements like those in horoscopes and fortune-telling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Nov 20, 2025 · 13:18
Ever wondered why politicians put out SO. Many. Signs. while they're campaigning? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Nov 17, 2025 · 7:58
Do we always deserve the outcomes we get in life? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Nov 13, 2025 · 7:19
Social comparison can make us see ourselves inaccurately! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Nov 10, 2025 · 10:49
See if you can name the fallacy and the bias in this real-life conversation! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Nov 3, 2025 · 9:12
What a relief that we don't have to feel as mortified years after tripping in the hall as we did the day it happened! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
Oct 30, 2025 · 8:37
If we can easily recognize when a media source gets something wrong in an area we know a lot about, shouldn't that make us question the other things it's telling us? Want to test…
Oct 27, 2025 · 9:38
Why do our brains put so much trust in what people in authority tell us? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Oct 23, 2025 · 9:03
Why do we seem to get hung up on trivial matters while glossing over difficult, more important ones? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
Oct 20, 2025 · 10:05
Have you ever noticed the 'Man in the Moon'? This explains why we see faces in unexpected places! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
Oct 13, 2025 · 8:13
Why does trying to hide something just make people want to find it even more? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Oct 9, 2025 · 7:11
As I like to say: Critical thinking is some of the hardest work you'll do, which is why so few people do it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
Oct 6, 2025 · 9:45
We're not really that good about recognizing unbiased news when it's about something we feel strongly about! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
Oct 2, 2025 · 10:53
Why do we assume we're the one who sees things correctly? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 29, 2025 · 8:29
Why do we assume the terrible drivers we see on the road are just "idiots"? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Sep 25, 2025 · 8:55
Studies have shown we ALL have the tendency to commit this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 22, 2025 · 9:27
Thinking well is hard work...which is why a lot of people don't do it. Here's how to develop what I like to call Psychological Stamina. Want to test yourself on how well you can…
Sep 18, 2025 · 9:07
Didy you know that nearly half of US teens aged 13-17 have experienced cyberbullying? Here's why... Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
Sep 15, 2025 · 13:17
How was Charlie Kirk able to be so effective in his public debates? And, most importantly, was it worth it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
Sep 11, 2025 · 7:07
Why do fliers with pictures of missing pets get our attention? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 8, 2025 · 7:49
This bias might explain some of the behavior at your favorite team's sporting events! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
Sep 4, 2025 · 7:35
This could also be called the "special unicorn" effect! 😂 Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Sep 1, 2025 · 13:18
The crazy true story of how 8 healthy people got admitted to psych hospitals with false diagnoses! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
Jun 12, 2025 · 12:04
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers…
Jun 9, 2025 · 8:13
It's easy to tell someone, "I know how you feel!" But do we really know how they're feeling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
Jun 5, 2025 · 8:29
Do you ever find your brain just wanting to 'play it safe'? This is why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Jun 2, 2025 · 7:34
If you know an Entrepreneur, ask them if they've experienced this Bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
May 29, 2025 · 9:31
Why do we hit the elevator button multiple times, hoping it'll get the elevator to move faster? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
May 27, 2025 · 8:27
Why do we have a tendency to judge people more harshly if they do something that turns out badly than if they do nothing and it still turns out badly? Want to test yourself on…
May 22, 2025 · 9:12
If you could just get that new pair of shoes, your whole life would change, right?! Here's why your brain tells you that! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
May 19, 2025 · 13:00
Have you seen fortune tellers at the local fair and wondered how people could fall for it? This explains it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
May 15, 2025 · 8:22
Be careful anytime you are presented with 3 options...they may be preying on this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
May 12, 2025 · 8:57
Did you know that being a part of a group automatically makes you appear to be more attractive? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
May 8, 2025 · 9:20
"Don't think, do something!" But is that always the best idea?? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
May 5, 2025 · 9:44
Today is the final episode in our Media Bias Mini-series! I wanted to share a practical tip that will help you deal with bad & scary news stories & predictions! Want to test…
May 1, 2025 · 8:23
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 28, 2025 · 8:23
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 24, 2025 · 9:00
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 21, 2025 · 9:02
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 17, 2025 · 7:15
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 14, 2025 · 7:48
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 10, 2025 · 10:20
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 7, 2025 · 7:58
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Apr 3, 2025 · 9:01
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 31, 2025 · 7:27
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 27, 2025 · 9:37
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 20, 2025 · 10:15
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 17, 2025 · 8:34
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 13, 2025 · 10:38
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 10, 2025 · 10:51
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 6, 2025 · 11:21
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Mar 3, 2025 · 9:19
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
Feb 27, 2025 · 9:39
Can the way someone presents something affect how interested you are in it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
Feb 24, 2025 · 11:50
If you've ever wondered how two people could think SO differently about the same thing...this episode is for you! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in…
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