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fromA Philosopher's Blog1 month agophilosophyThe Logic of Conspiracy Theories IV: Best ExplanationConspiracy theorists often misuse critical thinking methods, like inference to the best explanation, to defend their theories.
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agophilosophyAppeal to Authority, FallaciousThe fallacious Appeal to Authority occurs when claims are accepted without proper evidence due to perceived authority of the claimant.
fromDefector5 months agoMiscellaneousHow To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit | DefectorUsing the phrase 'to be sure' often indicates weak arguments and cognitive dissonance in writing.
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