Alt Text: Episode 5

Do you ever get in arguments on the Internet? If not, get a refund from your ISP, because you're not getting your money's worth. This handy guide to logical fallacies will aid you in any argument. It won't actually help you win, but it will allow you to keep changing the subject until your opponent gives up. And on the Web, that's just as good!

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[speedingperson]

Dracula is always a third option.

[thecyberhippie3500]

This is one of my all time favorite youtube videos. I've actually taken to using the 'ignoring the fact that they might be dracula' mantra whenever anyone gives me an 'us v them' type of dichotomy when trying to score political or religious points.

[callmestripes]

Talk slower, man. I'm trying to take notes.



[supergub1]

@speedingperson Dracula is the ONLY third option.

[Encephalitisify]

I think logic should be a required class in high school.

[shizzleman8]

@theantisauronist @drcraigvideos < Check that page out my friend. I misstated Dr. William Lane Craig's position in my last comment, better to let him speak for himself, and it's slezak not the butchering of his name i gave b4 either. See Craig, Dawkins and the Empty Chair video at the users page along with the first in the series of Craig v. Slezak. Check out my first recommeded channel also Open Philosophy. What I wouldn't give to be in your shoes now! Thank you for sharing with me!

[theantisauronist]

@shizzleman8 I'm afraid I have no idea of whom Craig or Sleziak are my friend. When (or if) I get some time soon I'll check that out. In the meantime, thanks for the invite.

[shizzleman8]

@theantisauronist Meant to write Craig often argues for objective morality apart from the question of God's existence, instead I was thinking and wrote the word morality.

Have you seen the video Craig, Dawkins and the empty chair? Dr. William Lane Craig is a far superior debater than his opponents not just for having done his homework and in my opinion has the better argument to start, but he addresses, and redresses his opponents propositions, there's no side stepping with him!

[shizzleman8]

@theantisauronist A light at the end of the tunnel! I was watching the Craig v. Sleziak debate in Sydney Australia last night where Craig was arguing that objective morality can and does exist apart from the question of God's morality. Christianity gives the users an illusionary superior morality says, John Loftus, a former student of Craig's, and former Christian minister turned atheist. When I was writing my last comment I was reminded of Lois from Family Guy running for Mayor, 9 - .. 11, 9-

[theantisauronist]

@shizzleman8 Right. In the video "Sharpton / Hitchens Debate - Can Morality Exist Without God?", Sharpton poses the question "Isn't it delusional and arrogant to believe we, and not God, can decide what morality is?" Hitchens then distracts the audience (2:39 - 3:01) with quotes and a joke, and then, when everybody (even Sharpton, possibly) forgot what the question was, he answers his own, which seems to be "can religion lead to violence in the wrong hands?".

[shizzleman8]

@theantisauronist Avoiding the question fallacy. Fallcies [Internet Encylopedia]

The fallacy of avoiding the question is a type of fallacy of avoiding the issue that occurs when the issue is how to answer some question. The fallacy is committed when someone’s answer doesn’t really respond to the question asked. Example: Question: Would the Oakland Athletics be in first place if they were to win tomorrow’s game?Answer: What makes you think they’ll ever win tomorrow’s game?

What's ur question?

[shizzleman8]

@theantisauronist Misdirection, the Magician's only tool. Sleight of hand, also known as prestidigitation ("quick fingers") or legerdemain. It can be contrasted with the flourish, where the magician intentionally displays skills, such as the ability to cut cards one-handed, which is akin to juggling. Politicians are well practiced and rehearsed at the "black arts", ignoring any issue that divides voters. Instead of addressing who gets taxed I'll just say it's "Time for a change", "New Hope"!