Occam’s razor, also known as the law of parsimony, is a principle that is intended to simplify decision-making process in certain circumstances. It’s a type of mental model, meaning a particular way to think about […] Read More
Most people know the feeling: nothing seems to work out your way and you feel like a victim of the events happening around you. As a result, it may be easy to assume that the […] Read More
Have you ever lost an argument even though the evidence and logic were clearly on your side? If so, it is likely that your opponent was – either unknowingly or on purpose – using logical […] Read More
In day-to-day conversations, when we wish to articulate our ideas and beliefs to others, we often both commit and encounter errors that make our arguments easier to defeat. These mistakes are also called logical fallacies […] Read More
We, as humans, make many errors when trying to articulate our reasoning in the best way possible, both in our personal and professional lives. These errors are often called logical fallacies – flaws in reasoning […] Read More
The Latin phrase “ad hoc” means literally translated “to this”. It refers to an idea or solution that is intended for a specific use, and not for any other uses. Ad hoc fallacy, or ad […] Read More
Ah, quotes. Those short pieces of text borrowed from others that are packed with ideas and compelling wording. They are an important part of our lexicon, and with good reasons: A good quote provides powerful […] Read More
Cherry picking is a logical fallacy, meaning a flaw in reasoning that weakens the argument or a trick of thought used as a debate tactic, in which someone chooses to focus on the evidence that […] Read More
The appeal to celebrity is a logical fallacy that is essentially based on the belief that celebrities are authoritative sources even in areas that are outside of their field of expertise. It’s a specific form […] Read More
Appeal to pity is a logical fallacy – an error in reasoning that weakens the argument – in which someone appeals to the feeling of pity in place of valid evidence and sound reasoning. As […] Read More
