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Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Hosted by: Kathy Gibbens

NOTE: While you're certainly welcome to listen to this podcast in any order, I recommend listening in sequential order starting with Episode 1. I think you'll get more out of it that way! Critical thinking is the...

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Why a podcast on how to think?

Season #1 Episode #1

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 or from yourself! In this episode, I'll tell you the story behind...
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What is a logical fallacy?

Season #1 Episode #2

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, and mental & emotional propaganda. Plus, a short history lesson...
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Why don't we learn critical thinking in school?

Season #1 Episode #3

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 anymore. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize...
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The two enemies of good thinking

Season #1 Episode #4

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 are everywhere in our society today and we're told that they're good...
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The Either/Or Fallacy: creating a false dilemma

Season #1 Episode #5

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 recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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Post Hoc Ergo Proper Hoc...say whaaattt???

Season #1 Episode #6

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 recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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Ad Hominem Attack: yes, more Latin

Season #1 Episode #7

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 the Meme Fallacy...
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Strawman…not to be confused with scarecrow!

Season #1 Episode #8

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! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz. Send me any questions, comments...
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Red Herring: stinky fish distractions

Season #1 Episode #9

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 in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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Special Pleading for 'special people'

Season #1 Episode #10

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? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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Watch out for that Slippery Slope!

Season #1 Episode #11

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 real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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Texas Sharpshooter fallacy: painting targets on the barn

Season #1 Episode #12

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 recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy...
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