Episode 122: The Case Against Logical Fallacies
The Theory of Anything · Nov 25, 2025 · 1:01:03
The Theory of Anything · Nov 25, 2025 · 1:01:03
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In this shorter episode Bruce takes a deep dive into logical fallacies. How useful are logical fallacies? Does pointing out a logical fallacy help correct errors? Does doing so make us more rational? Can we become more logical by avoiding ad hominem attacks, not straw-manning or appealing to authority, and avoiding slippery slopes? And is there a difference between a logical fallacy and a rational fallacy? If so, which is more important?
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