On today’s show, Chong and Dan wrap up an informal three-part cycle of shows by examining how we think, specifically via the topic of logical fallacies. We discuss two common logical fallacies that appear in everyday conversations, news, commentary, books and podcasts (other people's podcasts, of course). The straw man is when you misrepresent your opponent's argument and the motte-and-bailey is when you misrepresent your own argument - but why would you do that?
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Show notes
Prelude - Introduction to logical fallacies (07:10)
Wikipedia - Fallacy
Straw man argument (20:59)
I'm Not Hateful, You Are
Motte-and-bailey argument (43:26)
Feminists Who Now Claim They Never Meant 'Believe All Women' Are Gaslighting Us
The 'Motte & Bailey': Political Jousting's Deceptive New Medieval Weapon
Conclusion