You Are Not So Smart

069 - The Black And White Fallacy

Obviously, the world isn't black and white, so why do we try to drain it of color when backed into a rhetorical corner? Why do we have such a hard time realizing that we've suggested the world is devoid of nuance when we are in the heat of an argument? In this episode we explore the black and white fallacy and the false dichotomies it generates. You'll learn how to spot this fallacy, what to do when someone uses it against you, and how to avoid committing it yourself. • Show Notes: http://bit.ly/1XNlc8S • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/youarenotsosmart • Donate Directly through PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/DavidMcRaney SPONSORS • Trunk Club: http://bit.ly/1Sp2wZj • The Great Courses Plus: http://bit.ly/26kDXpU • SquareSpace: http://www.squarespace.com - Offer Code SoSmart<a href="http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart">Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart</a>

You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.