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I have to say this may one of my favorite quick videos about communication. A++

@alexanderlyon

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I am learning about human psychology and this video popped up at the right time, waiting for another video like this

Super helpful information! Get to take notes, thank you so much, Alexander!

Ergo hoc post propter hoc fallacy, I heard this one often back when I attended AA meetings, example would be, if you stop attending meetings every day then you will be sure to relapse and start drinking again ..

@alexanderlyon

3 ай бұрын

Interesting example. That sounds related to the false cause fallacy in the video: After this, therefore because of this. Although, I will say that for the record, I know a lot of alcoholics who benefited greatly from AA. I realize that's not the point of your example, but I wanted to mention it all the same.

I’m taking interpersonal communication and I have midterms tomorrow, this video has helped me. Appreciate the examples and your breakdown of the different fallacies.

All students from middle school and up should watch this video! I'd add the straw man fallacy to the list

@alexanderlyon

3 ай бұрын

Good one!

I subscribed your channel through Lisa accurate English.

@alexanderlyon

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Lisa is fantastic. I really enjoy collaborating with her.

I love your content a lot. Thank you so much for your brilliant work💕✨

Politicians for sure !!

@alexanderlyon

3 ай бұрын

Oh, yeah. They use all of the dirty tricks! Ha.

moving goalposts too

I feel like the Middle Road fallacy should have been on this list but this was still really handy

What about Appeal to pity 😊

The straw man fallacy is a common one also.

@alexanderlyon

3 ай бұрын

Yes, another commenter mentioned that one. I had some that I cut, but maybe I'll make a Part 2 if this video does well.

@timothyberry9310

3 ай бұрын

@@alexanderlyon I'll look forward to that 🙂

Is there a video on how to respond to a fallacy.

@alexanderlyon

20 күн бұрын

I don't plan to make a video on that, but usually, the best approach is to ask some clarifying questions so the flaw in their logic becomes obvious.

I question if slippery slope is automatically a fallacy.🤔

@alexanderlyon

28 күн бұрын

It's a fallacy if the predicted outcomes are framed as unavoidable and a bit outrageous. However, if there really is a likelihood that a specific outcome will result, then that's not considered a slippery slope. For example, many people made arguments about the numerous bad outcomes that would happen in Oregon if the legalized most drug use and then that is exactly what happened. And now they are taking steps to reverse those laws. But those negative outcomes they forecasted were not outlandish at all. So, that was never a slippery slope argument.

Ad baculum ( appeal to force):This happens when one is persuaded through force.

@alexanderlyon

2 ай бұрын

Good addition. I haven't seen that one on many lists but I've for sure heard people use it.

For bandwagon fallacy, you should have used a better and more recent example--global warming--rather than the string theory example you gave.

@alexanderlyon

2 ай бұрын

I actually thought about that example, but I steer WAY clear of hot-topic political issues. Plus, since so many people are onboard with that agenda, I didn't want to make the comments section all about defending what I say in the video. In the end, I'm here to teach communication and leadership. That topic would have been a distraction from the lesson of the video and for what most of my viewers come here for.

Straw man fallacy

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Now days I see straw man being used a lot, it’s so annoying!🤦🏾‍♂️

@alexanderlyon

2 ай бұрын

Yes, that's a common one.