Kathy Gibbens
Filter It Through a Brain Cell
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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Oct 19, 2026
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304. The Ambiguity Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens 05.06.2025 8:29
Do you ever find your brain just wanting to 'play it safe'? This is why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell...
303. The Optimism Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens 02.06.2025 7:34
If you know an Entrepreneur, ask them if they've experienced this Bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell....
302. The Illusion of Control Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens 29.05.2025 9:31
Why do we hit the elevator button multiple times, hoping it'll get the elevator to move faster? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines :...
301. The Omission Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens 27.05.2025 8:27
Why do we have a tendency to judge people more harshly if they do something that turns out badly than if they do nothing and it still turns out badly? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking u...
300. The Impact Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens 22.05.2025 9:12
If you could just get that new pair of shoes, your whole life would change, right?! Here's why your brain tells you that! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, article...
299. The Forer Effect Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens 19.05.2025 13:00
Have you seen fortune tellers at the local fair and wondered how people could fall for it? This explains it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headl...
298. The Decoy Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens 15.05.2025 8:22
Be careful anytime you are presented with 3 options...they may be preying on this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.fil...
297. The Cheerleader Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens 12.05.2025 8:57
Did you know that being a part of a group automatically makes you appear to be more attractive? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : ...
296. The Action Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens 08.05.2025 9:20
"Don't think, do something!" But is that always the best idea?? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.c...
295. How to Stop Being Afraid of the News | Media Bias for Teens 05.05.2025 9:44
Today is the final episode in our Media Bias Mini-series! I wanted to share a practical tip that will help you deal with bad & scary news stories & predictions! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice c...
294. Media Bias Mini-series: Elite vs. Populist Bias 01.05.2025 8:23
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
293. Media Bias Mini-series: Photo Bias | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens 28.04.2025 8:23
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
292. Media Bias Mini-series: Negativity Bias | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens 24.04.2025 9:00
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
291. Media Bias Mini-series: Word Choice | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens 21.04.2025 9:02
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
290. Media Bias Mini-series: Subjective Qualifying Adjectives | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens 17.04.2025 7:15
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
289. Media Bias Mini-series: Omission of Source Attribution 14.04.2025 7:48
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
288. Media Bias Mini-series: Bias by Story Choice & Placement | Cognitive Biases for Teens 10.04.2025 10:20
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
287. Media Bias Mini-series: Bias by Omission 07.04.2025 7:58
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
286. Media Bias Mini-series: Flawed Logic 03.04.2025 9:01
The news just tells us what happened, right?! How to recognize Media Bias. Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthrougha...
285. Media Bias Mini-series: Slant | Critical Thinking for Teens 31.03.2025 7:27
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's ho...
284. Media Bias Mini-series: Mind Reading | Critical Thinking for Teens 27.03.2025 9:37
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's ho...
283. Media Bias Mini-series: Mudslinging 20.03.2025 10:15
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you c...
282. Media Bias Mini-series: Sensationalism 17.03.2025 8:34
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you c...
281. Media Bias Mini-series: Opinion Statements Presented as Facts 13.03.2025 10:38
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you c...
280. Media Bias Mini-series: Unsubstantiated Claims 10.03.2025 10:51
The news just tells us what happened, right?! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes, articles & headlines : www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/crazy Here's how you c...
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