Kathy Gibbens

Filter It Through a Brain Cell

Education EN ↓ 365 episodes

Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach you HOW to think! In every episode, I’m exposing the logical fallacies & cognitive biases being used by advertisers, politicians, influencers, news outlets, social media memes, and maybe even your own...

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Kathy Gibbens

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140. The Fallacy of Confusing Explanations and Excuses 10.04.2023 11:33

Can you tell the difference between an explanation and an excuse? Here's how to not mix them up. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Want to test yourse...

139. The Burden of Proof Fallacy 06.04.2023 7:18

If you make a claim, it's on you to present good evidence to back it up! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Want to test yourself on how well you can r...

138. The Biased Generalization Fallacy 04.04.2023 7:47

If enough people agree on something, that must be proof that it's true...right?! The reality is, if the people you ask are biased, you won't get an accurate response in relation to the general population. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallac...

137. The Appeal to Silence Fallacy 03.04.2023 7:35

If nobody refutes your claim, does that mean your claim is right? Nope! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Want to test yourself on how well you can re...

136. The Pique Technique 30.03.2023 8:47

Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 5 of the Compliance Strategy mini-series. Study source: https://www.business2community.com/non-profit-marketing/pique-technique-can-enhance-fundraising-ask-strings-01909445#:~:text=Put%20simply%2C%20the%20pique%20technique,donation%2C%20invitation%2C%20etc When...

135. The Ingratiation Technique 28.03.2023 9:15

Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 4 of the Compliance Strategy mini-series. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:   ...

134. The Low-Ball Technique 27.03.2023 6:50

Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do? Part 3 of the Compliance Strategy mini-series. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:   ...

133. The Foot in the Door Technique 23.03.2023 9:18

Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do?  Part 2 of the Compliance Strategy mini-series. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:  &...

132. The Door in the Face Technique 21.03.2023 8:56

Did you know there are psychology-based tactics that are used specifically to try to get you to do what someone else wants you to do?  Part 1 of the Compliance Strategy mini-series. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:  &...

131. Part 7: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 20.03.2023 8:45

We see debates & arguments all around us almost daily. From online arguments to sibling fights to people contending for their faith & beliefs. Teens, especially, enjoy debating...so I say we teach them how to do it WELL! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can pur...

130. Part 6: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 16.03.2023 7:08

129. Part 5: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 14.03.2023 8:19

128. Part 4: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 13.03.2023 8:29

127. Part 3: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 09.03.2023 7:30

We see debates & arguments all around us almost daily. From online arguments to sibling fights to people contending for their faith & beliefs. Teens, especially, enjoy debating... so I say we teach them how to do it WELL! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you...

126. Part 2: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 07.03.2023 9:17

We see debates & arguments all around us almost daily. From online arguments to sibling fights to people contending for their faith & beliefs. Teens, especially, enjoy debating... so I say we teach them how to do it WELL! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you...

125. Part 1: How to argue & debate… and do it well! 06.03.2023 9:29

We see debates & arguments all around us almost daily. From online arguments to sibling fights to people contending for their faith & beliefs. Teens, especially, enjoy debating... so I say we teach them how to do it WELL! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!  Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you...

124. The Guilt Trip Fallacy 02.03.2023 6:57

Guilt trips, ugh...we've all been on the receiving one and it feels terrible. But, they work, which is why so many people give them! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com...

123. The Apple Polishing Fallacy 28.02.2023 6:19

Remember in old movies or books how children would bring a shiny apple to their teacher in hopes of winning favor with them? Well, that still happens, it just looks a little different these days. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacie...

122. The Appeal to Group Identity Fallacy 27.02.2023 10:23

Does everyone in a particular group HAVE to do, think & believe the same things? Some people want you to believe they do... When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.c...

121. The Appeal to Common Practice Fallacy 23.02.2023 6:32

If the majority of people in a group or a society believe it's right to do something, that must mean it's right...right?!? When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/of...

120. The Accident Fallacy 21.02.2023 7:34

General rules usually apply to the situations we face in life...but be sure you don't ignore the exceptions! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2...

119. The Rationalization Fallacy 20.02.2023 7:09

Sometimes, the reason someone gives you first isn't the REAL reason behind their belief or action. They may be trying to make you or themselves feel better about it! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      h...

118. The Appeal to Common Belief Fallacy 16.02.2023 8:07

Just because 'everyone' seems to believe something doesn't make it true! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Want to test yourself on how well yo...

117. What to do when someone uses a fallacy in a conversation 14.02.2023 17:23

What should you do when you're in a conversation with someone and they commit a logical fallacy? Here are 3 options, along with some foundational principles to help you address it. When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!   Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook: ...

116. The Snow Job Fallacy 13.02.2023 6:40

Distractions & diversions help cover up for the fact that someone can't actually back up their argument! When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it! Learn more about Crazy Thinkers :   www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you can purchase the Logical Fallacies ebook:      https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/offers/z6xbAcB2 Want to...