Becoming a better thinker - more logical fallacies you should know
- jeanne7629
- Jun 6
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 14
From Shweta:
This is one of my favourite episodes from the podcast. It breaks down “logical fallacies” in a super accessible way, helping you spot when someone’s dodging a tough question with a polished—but ultimately gaslighting—response. While it focuses on how to see through the lies of politicians at the time of elections, I found the lessons incredibly useful for all kinds of communication.
If someone is looking for the list:
False Cause
Confusing sequence with cause — just because one thing follows another doesn’t mean it caused it.
Bandwagon
Assuming popularity equals truth or goodness — if everyone believes it, it must be right.
Appeal to Emotion
Using feelings to manipulate instead of relying on logic or reason.
You Too (Tu Quoque)
Dodging criticism by pointing fingers — “you do it too” doesn’t make it right.
No True Scotsman
Redefining a group to shut down disagreement — moving the goalposts to protect a claim.
Loaded Question
Asking something that assumes guilt or a controversial premise right from the start.
False Analogy
Comparing things that seem alike but aren’t meaningfully similar for the argument being made.
Association Fallacy
Linking someone or something to an unrelated idea, group, or action to credit or discredit them.
Non Sequitur
Drawing a conclusion that doesn’t logically follow from the previous statements.
Loved this snippet : “Being able to balance our emotions with logic and reasoning is essential. And it's really easy to get lazy and live off our emotions. But when we develop that side of our brains by tempering our emotions with logic, we usually are less likely to be manipulated, less likely to be offended, more likely to have meaningful conversations. The more we can spot these, the more thoughtful and empowered we become in our conversations, our decision-making, even our inner dialogue, we get thrown off a lot less. And again, the goal here isn't to win arguments, it's to be people who think carefully and listen deeply, lead with humility and are willing to stop and pause…
This was soooo good. Like Terms and Conditions, I wish this was required listening for everyone before signing up to all social media platforms - and my family dinner table.