Today
Can two true statements lead to a false conclusion?
An argument can sound solid because every sentence is true. The useful question is whether the conclusion has to follow.
Other questions
- Evidence & Epistemology
Did the study technique cause the improvement?
A result that follows a change is not yet evidence that the change caused it.
- Learning & Metacognition
Why does rereading feel so effective?
The struggle to recall an idea is part of what makes it stick.
- Problem-Solving & Creativity
Are you solving the right problem?
Say who is stuck, and what better would look like, before you spend effort on a fix.