Abstract: Simplification is a common practice to allow students to understand complex concepts. However, such practice may lead to oversimplification and knowledge compartmentalization problems. This ...

The sunk cost fallacy is our tendency to continue with something we’ve invested money, effort, or time into—even if the current costs outweigh the benefits. When we fall prey to the sunk cost fallacy, ...

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In this video, we discuss logical fallacies, which are common patterns of reasoning that lead to mistakes in our arguments and understanding of the world. Examples covered include ad hominem, appeal ...

Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry’s Gross Oversimplification of Star Wars Always Rubbed Me the Wrong Way American screenwriter Gene Roddenberry, who is credited with creating the Star Trek franchise, ...

The dangers of oversimplifying complex problems, particularly in the context of organizational and governmental programs like DEI. There is an ever-present temptation as leaders to oversimplify ...

CISOs should be thinking now about changing the assumption that the ‘Great Machine’ of artificial intelligence is so transformational it can replace, rather than augment, human activity. There’s a ...

Gambler’s fallacy is a common cognitive bias that affects decision-making, especially in areas like gambling, investing, and trading. In this article, we’ll strive to break things down by giving you a ...

As trans people we are often told that “when archaeologists dig up your skeleton they will know your biological sex.” It may seem difficult or even impossible to refute this because what could be more ...

Clear and rational thinking is essential for effective decision-making and communication in the work place. However, logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument—are ...

What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy? The ad hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. This fallacy diverts attention from the actual issue ...