Category Archives: Logic

The Positive Side of Groupthink

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jeff

When I think about the places I go for information, the people I seek out for conversation, the blogs I frequent, I realize that most of them are places where I find myself saying “yes, how true” much more often … Continue reading →

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Obama’s magic math – can I use that at home?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jeff

Today President Obama announced a new plan “for America’s energy security, including increased responsible domestic production and winning the future through a clean energy economy.” I find it puzzling that Obama can claim to be fighting high oil prices by … Continue reading →

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I Am Right, If You Disagree with Me You Are Evil

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jeff

I am a moral, conscientious person. I believe that in supporting X I am making the world a better place. You believe in Y. X and Y appear to be on the opposite side of the argument. Since you do not support X you must be evil. This approach has framed too many debates, it ought to be stopped. Continue reading →

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Faulty Logic

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Jeff

A chronicle of fun (or perhaps irritating) examples of faulty or twisted logic. Continue reading →

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