Episode 4. Logical fallacy. Unwarranted generalization and stereotyping.

March 17, 2026 00:09:51
Episode 4. Logical fallacy. Unwarranted generalization and stereotyping.
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Episode 4. Logical fallacy. Unwarranted generalization and stereotyping.

Mar 17 2026 | 00:09:51

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Show Notes

This is the first episode dedicated to examining logical mistakes. This episode looks at the “informal fallacy” of “unwarranted generalization and stereotyping”–one of the most common examples of logical mistakes in political rhetoric.

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