#046: Fallacies (Part 3): How to Spot Scare Tactics

Fallacies come in all shapes and sizes, but what they all have in common is fundamentally unsound. Consequently, fallacies do not hold up under scrutiny.

In part 3 of our series, we explore fallacies based on scare tactics and emotional appeal. You’ll become better acquainted with this type of fallacy, the forms it takes and the power it has to convince you to change your mind.  Listen to TalkDoc, Meredith and Teighlor discuss how to better manage and respond to an encounter with someone who lobs this type of fallacy into your court. 

As you become familiar with how to spot different types of fallacies, you’ll be better equipped to keep an open mind so that you can focus on evidence and ideas versus the origin or people delivering the message.

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