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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…
Episodes
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322. The Authority Bias | Critical Thinking for Middle and High School
Why do our brains put so much trust in what people in authority tell us? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
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321. The Bikeshedding Bias | Logic for Middle & High School
Why do we seem to get hung up on trivial matters while glossing over difficult, more important ones? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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320. Apophenia | Critical Thinking for Teens
Have you ever noticed the 'Man in the Moon'? This explains why we see faces in unexpected places! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies…
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319. The Streisand Effect | Critical Thinking for Students
Why does trying to hide something just make people want to find it even more? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
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318. The Google Effect Bias | Biases for Teens
As I like to say: Critical thinking is some of the hardest work you'll do, which is why so few people do it! Want to test yourself on how well you can…
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317. The Hostile Media Effect Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
We're not really that good about recognizing unbiased news when it's about something we feel strongly about! Want to test yourself on how well you can…
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316: The Naïve Realism Bias | How to Recognize Biases
Why do we assume we're the one who sees things correctly? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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315. The Fundamental Attribution Error Bias | Logic for Teens
Why do we assume the terrible drivers we see on the road are just "idiots"? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
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314. The Blind Spot Bias | Cognitive Bias for Teens
Studies have shown we ALL have the tendency to commit this bias! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
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313. Why is Psychological Stamina so important? | Critical Thinking for Teens
Thinking well is hard work...which is why a lot of people don't do it. Here's how to develop what I like to call Psychological Stamina. Want to test yourself…
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312. The Disinhibition Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens
Didy you know that nearly half of US teens aged 13-17 have experienced cyberbullying? Here's why... Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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311. Persuade like Charlie | 8 Steps to an effective debate
How was Charlie Kirk able to be so effective in his public debates? And, most importantly, was it worth it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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310. The Identifiable Victim Effect Bias
Why do fliers with pictures of missing pets get our attention? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme…
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309. The Ingroup Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
This bias might explain some of the behavior at your favorite team's sporting events! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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308. The False Uniqueness Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens
This could also be called the "special unicorn" effect! 😂 Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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307. The Labeling Effect Bias: The scary consequences of unchecked biases!
The crazy true story of how 8 healthy people got admitted to psych hospitals with false diagnoses! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…
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306. How To Raise a Kid Who Never Questions Anything (Warning: Satire Ahead!)
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…
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305. The Empathy Gap Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
It's easy to tell someone, "I know how you feel!" But do we really know how they're feeling? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in…
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304. The Ambiguity Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens
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…
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303. The Optimism Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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302. The Illusion of Control Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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301. The Omission Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens
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…
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300. The Impact Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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299. The Forer Effect Bias | Cognitive Biases for Teens
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…
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298. The Decoy Effect | Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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297. The Cheerleader Effect | Cognitive Biases for Teens
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…
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296. The Action Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
"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…
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295. How to Stop Being Afraid of the News | Media Bias for Teens
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 &…
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294. Media Bias Mini-series: Elite vs. Populist Bias
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…
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293. Media Bias Mini-series: Photo Bias | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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292. Media Bias Mini-series: Negativity Bias | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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291. Media Bias Mini-series: Word Choice | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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290. Media Bias Mini-series: Subjective Qualifying Adjectives | Biases & Critical Thinking for Teens
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…
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289. Media Bias Mini-series: Omission of Source Attribution
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…
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288. Media Bias Mini-series: Bias by Story Choice & Placement | Cognitive Biases for Teens
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…
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287. Media Bias Mini-series: Bias by Omission
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…
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286. Media Bias Mini-series: Flawed Logic
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…
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285. Media Bias Mini-series: Slant | Critical Thinking for Teens
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!…
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284. Media Bias Mini-series: Mind Reading | Critical Thinking for Teens
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!…
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283. Media Bias Mini-series: Mudslinging
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!…
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282. Media Bias Mini-series: Sensationalism
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!…
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281. Media Bias Mini-series: Opinion Statements Presented as Facts
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!…
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280. Media Bias Mini-series: Unsubstantiated Claims
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!…
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279. Media Bias Mini-series: Spin
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!…
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278. Media Bias Miniseries: What is Media Bias?
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!…
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277. The Framing Effect
Can the way someone presents something affect how interested you are in it? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take…
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276. How On Earth Could They Think That?!
If you've ever wondered how two people could think SO differently about the same thing...this episode is for you! Want to test yourself on how well you can…
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275. The Hindsight Bias
It's easy to think you saw something coming when you look back on it...but does that mean you really could have predicted it? Want to test yourself on how well…
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274. The Outcome Bias
What actually determines whether a decision was good or bad? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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273. The Spotlight Effect
Are people really paying as much attention to us as we think they are? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the…
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272. The Primacy Effect
More on why first impressions are so powerful! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz!…
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271. The Recency Effect
Ever wondered why the defense attorney gets to make their argument last in a trial? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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270. The Negativity Bias | Critical Thinking for Teens
Why does it seem like bad news spreads faster than good news? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy…
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269. The Horn Effect
Can a first impression make us see everything else about a person in an inaccurate way? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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268. The Halo Effect
Can a first impression make us see everything else about a person in an inaccurate way? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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267. How to Recognize ‘Happy Lies’ with Melissa Dougherty
Have you ever wondered how we ended up in a world where personal feelings could become the authority for reality? Or why so many of us are on a relentless…
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266. The False Consensus Effect
Why are we so prone to finding ourselves in an Echo Chamber? This bias explains it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life?…
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265. The Loss Aversion Bias
Why is it sometimes hard to part with your money, even when it's for something you want? Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real…
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264. The Endowment Effect
Have you ever wondered why people want so much money when they're selling their old stuff? This bias explains what's happening. Want to test yourself on how…
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263. The Availability Bias
Did you ever watch a scary shark movie and then feel afraid to get in the water? This bias could be why! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize…