false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda

false or inaccurate information that is communicated regardless of an intention to deceive.

the spread of information, often by special interest groups, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

a manipulative tool designed to polarize the audience, creating heroes on one side and demonizing the other. It’s common in political discourse as a way of strong-arming the public into supporting controversial legislation or policies

false or inaccurate information that is communicated regardless of an intention to deceive.

a mental shortcut that allows us to make quick and efficient decisions

false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda

synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor

type of ad hominem argument in which an accused person turns an allegation back on his or her accuser

the traits of the person holding a position are attacked rather than the merits of the argument they make.

the spread of information, often by special interest groups, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor

overestimate the likelihood that good things will happen to us while underestimating the probability that negative events will impact our lives.

we all love success stories of people who have dropped out of college to start up a billion dollar tech company, but we do not consider the countless others who did not “survive” the process.

the tendency to give preferential treatment to others you perceive to be as members of your own group

all of the subconscious feelings, perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes that have developed as a result of prior influences and imprints. It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

People have a tendency to defend themselves because of a choice they made. Because I made a choice, it must be right.

The conscious or subconscious decision to ignore negative information and only consider the positive aspects of something and to cling to your initial idea or beliefs despite proof to the contrary

a mental shortcut that allows us to make quick and efficient decisions, also introduce stereotypes and prejudice because we use these mental shortcuts to classify and categorize people, thus overlooking them as individuals and instead generalizing them

people tend to give themselves credit for successes but lay the blame for failures on outside causes.

the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn.

occurs when an initial positive judgment about a person unconsciously colors the perception of the individual as a whole.

the human tendency to judge an event based upon the information and examples that are most easily recalled. These days, most fodder for the availability heuristic originates from the Internet or television, where sensationalism and scaremongering are rampant. As we view vivid, frightening images and read disturbing reports, our brain commits them to easily-retrieved memory.

type of ad hominem argument in which an accused person turns an allegation back on his or her accuser

the argument that if one action is taken another, absurd or undesirable, action will inevitably follow. Therefore, we ought to not take that first step.

the traits of the person holding a position are attacked rather than the merits of the argument they make.

people tend to give themselves credit for successes but lay the blame for failures on outside causes.

This is the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn. 

a type of error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them

the spread of information, often by special interest groups, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

the traits of the person holding a position are attacked rather than the merits of the argument they make.

the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn. 

a manipulative tool designed to polarize the audience, creating heroes on one side and demonizing the other. It’s common in political discourse as a way of strong-arming the public into supporting controversial legislation or policies

one of the most common tactics people employ to win debates. Basically, they will over-simplify or purposely misrepresent or frame your arguments in a way that makes it easier for them to attack

we are blinded by the notion that the probabilities of success are often not the same for everyone, including ourselves

occurs when an initial positive judgment about a person unconsciously colors the perception of the individual as a whole.

the tendency to give preferential treatment to others you perceive to be as members of your own group

overestimate the likelihood that good things will happen to us while underestimating the probability that negative events will impact our lives.

people tend to give themselves credit for successes but lay the blame for failures on outside causes. 

a flaw in one’s logical arguments that undermines their validity

any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor

occurs when an initial positive judgment about a person unconsciously colors the perception of the individual as a whole.

we tend to be too optimistic for our own good. We overestimate the likelihood that good things will happen to us while underestimating the probability that negative events will impact our lives.

we all love success stories of people who have dropped out of college to start up a billion dollar tech company, but we do not consider the countless others who did not “survive” the process.

he tendency to believe that the world is just and therefore people “get what they deserve”

tendency to adopt the opinions and follow the behaviors of the majority to feel safer and to avoid conflict, either consciously or unconsciously.

we are blinded by the notion that the probabilities of success are often not the same for everyone, including ourselves

a mental shortcut that allows us to make quick and efficient decisions

synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

all of the subconscious feelings, perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes that have developed as a result of prior influences and imprints. It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

have a tendency to defend themselves because of a choice they made. Because I made a choice, it must be right.

The conscious or subconscious decision to ignore negative information and only consider the positive aspects of something and to cling to your initial idea or beliefs despite proof to the contrary

tendency to adopt the opinions and follow the behaviors of the majority to feel safer and to avoid conflict, either consciously or unconsciously.

overestimate the likelihood that good things will happen to us while underestimating the probability that negative events will impact our lives.

people tend to give themselves credit for successes but lay the blame for failures on outside causes. 

blinded by the notion that the probabilities of success are often not the same for everyone, including ourselves

the tendency to believe that the world is just and therefore people “get what they deserve”

a tendency to defend themselves because of a choice they made. Because I made a choice, it must be right.

a contradiction in your thought process or a conflict between your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. 

a cognitive bias in which low-ability individuals tend to overestimate their own qualities and abilities, relative to others.

The conscious or subconscious decision to ignore negative information and only consider the positive aspects of something and to cling to your initial idea or beliefs despite proof to the contrary

a political term about statements that appear innocent to the general public but they actually use subtle, coded language to communicate a secondary message to an intended group. 

the tendency to believe that the world is just and therefore people “get what they deserve”

a political term about statements that appear innocent to the general public but they actually use subtle, coded language to communicate a secondary message to an intended group. 

the spread of information, often by special interest groups, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

false or inaccurate information that is communicated regardless of an intention to deceive.

All of the subconscious feelings, perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes that have developed as a result of prior influences and imprints. It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

the tendency to give preferential treatment to others you perceive to be as members of your own group

any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor

individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

the argument that if one action is taken another, absurd or undesirable, action will inevitably follow. Therefore, we ought to not take that first step.

We are given two options, one much worse than the other. It is then said or heavily implied that we must select the option that is the lesser evil. Potential third options are left out

synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

a political term about statements that appear innocent to the general public but they actually use subtle, coded language to communicate a secondary message to an intended group. 

a type of error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them

false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda 

the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn. 

a contradiction in your thought process or a conflict between your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. 

the argument that if one action is taken another, absurd or undesirable, action will inevitably follow. Therefore, we ought to not take that first step.

a type of ad hominem argument in which an accused person turns an allegation back on his or her accuser

synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

a cognitive bias in which low-ability individuals tend to overestimate their own qualities and abilities, relative to others.

are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness

individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

 false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda 

a political term about statements that appear innocent to the general public but they actually use subtle, coded language to communicate a secondary message to an intended group. 

is a flaw in one’s logical arguments that undermines their validity

the spread of information, often by special interest groups, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

is a contradiction in your thought process or a conflict between your thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

One of the most common and pettiest fallacies known to humanity. This fallacy occurs when the traits of the person holding a position are attacked rather than the merits of the argument they make.

Basically, they will over-simplify or purposely misrepresent or frame your arguments in a way that makes it easier for them to attack

a manipulative tool designed to polarize the audience, creating heroes on one side and demonizing the other. It’s common in political discourse as a way of strong-arming the public into supporting controversial legislation or policies

the human tendency to judge an event based upon the information and examples that are most easily recalled.

this is one of the most common tactics people employ to win debates. Basically, they will over-simplify or purposely misrepresent or frame your arguments in a way that makes it easier for them to attack

any association of individuals or organizations, usually formally organized, that, on the basis of one or more shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor

a type of ad hominem argument in which an accused person turns an allegation back on his or her accuser

This fallacy occurs when the traits of the person holding a position are attacked rather than the merits of the argument they make.

the argument that if one action is taken another, absurd or undesirable, action will inevitably follow. Therefore, we ought to not take that first step.

a contradiction in your thought process or a conflict between your thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

the tendency to believe that the world is just and therefore people “get what they deserve”

the tendency to give preferential treatment to others you perceive to be as members of your own group

We are given two options, one much worse than the other. It is then said or heavily implied that we must select the option that is the lesser evil. Potential third options are left out

the tendency to believe that the world is just and therefore people “get what they deserve”

People have a tendency to defend themselves because of a choice they made. Because I made a choice, it must be right.

The conscious or subconscious decision to ignore negative information and only consider the positive aspects of something and to cling to your initial idea or beliefs despite proof to the contrary

a type of ad hominem argument in which an accused person turns an allegation back on his or her accuser

involves all of the subconscious feelings, perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes that have developed as a result of prior influences and imprints. It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

tendency to adopt the opinions and follow the behaviors of the majority to feel safer and to avoid conflict, either consciously or unconsciously.

This is the tendency to rely too heavily on the very first piece of information you learn.