Sunday, February 8, 2009
Chapter 6 "The great crow fallacy"
First, the author argues that draw fast conclusions from little evidence. I think it's a good point and that in forming opinions it is important to look at solid evidence more so than just a random observation. i think the ALS story was really interesting. There was no scientific evidence whatsoever, but people jumped to the first logical conclusion and it happened to spread across the whole country. This chapter reminds me of my history professors, especially one i had. Being a history major i have heard evidence preached in class after class for 4 years now. Except one of my teachers was obsessed and wouldn't even listen to an argument if there wasn't good evidence to back anything up. It is a good standard to live by, i think if everyone studies solid evidence in their opinions it would lead to a lot less pointless arguing amongst different people. The chapter also reminds me examples in class like when listerine would say how it could kill germs for a sore throat. If enough people see it and believe it, even something as crazy as that can become common knowledge without evidence.
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It is common for everyone to jump to fast conclusions about everything from little or no evidence. The "he said she said" game reminds me a lot of this blog. A huge blow up fight between two friends can come from little actual evidence and rely on only self made conclusions. False advertisement or leading people on is something advertisers love to do because as a consumer the only person they have to blame are themselves. We concluded this is what was implied by the add not actually what was stated.
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