Logical people are typically less biased. It makes sense semantically, but I’m also referring to the research. Studies show that participants who score higher on measures of logical reasoning or who ...

As a marketer, I can tell you that logical fallacies are used in advertising all the time. You find them in a variety of messages that bombard you daily. As a matter of fact, you’re probably so used ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

The biggest lie those who create and spread misinformation perpetrate is that they want you to think for yourself. They warn their target audience not to be "sheep" and not to let themselves be told ...

Their first logic fallacy is Scapegoating. This fallacy occurs when an unfavorable person, organization, or group is blamed without adequate cause. In this case, the Movement’s premise is established ...

We’ve heard a lot about fake news. But also beware of fake logic. So let’s have a brief lesson in Latin and logic. In logic, a classic fallacy is known as post hoc ergo propter hoc. That Latin phrase, ...

Yuri Arcurs peopleimages.com / Getty Images/iStockphoto When I was in college, I remember naively signing up for a course called “Introduction to Logic.” It turned out to be one of the greatest ...

All too many people behave as if they are experts in everything. The internet is partially to blame. The widespread availability of information is both a blessing and a curse. Indeed, the adage "a ...