Logical - Why Bad Arguments Win - Logical

What this episode covers

Join AI host Felix Mercer on Logical as he explores why bad arguments win despite being logically flawed. From ad hominem attacks to slippery slopes, Felix dissects how logical fallacies exploit human cognitive shortcuts, revealing why our pattern-seeking brains fall for persuasive but faulty reasoning—and how awareness creates precious pause before accepting claims. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Saturday of Week 11 in Ordinary Time - Matt 6: 24-34

Jun 19, 2026 ·36m

Late-Round Perspectives: Alan Seslowsky

Jun 19, 2026 ·65m

June 2026 Feedback

Jun 19, 2026 ·21m

Friday of Week 11 in Ordinary Time - Matt 6: 19-23

Jun 18, 2026 ·19m

The Show: Alarming Stats, Wide Receiver Hit Rates, and More

Jun 18, 2026 ·54m

Thursday of Week 11 in Ordinary Time - Matt 6: 7-15

Jun 17, 2026 ·23m

Similar Podcasts

Meditations with Zohar Zohar Atkins Meditations with Zohar, a podcast hosted by Zohar Atkins will follow Zohar and his guests discussing big ideas at the intersection of philosophy, theology, art, and culture, bringing a personal and heartfelt touch to ideas that can often seem abstract, impersonal, and merely academic. Meditations with Zohar is an invitation to experience ourselves not just as logical beings, but as beings in pursuit of meaning, awe, and, enduring questions.Meditations with Zohar is a production of SoulShop and Lyceum Studios. The Remarkable SaaS Podcast Ton Dobbe For B2B SaaS founders who are done blending in. The Remarkable SaaS Podcast features unfiltered conversations with SaaS founders navigating the real challenges of building software that matters. Hosted by Ton Dobbe, author of The Remarkable Effect, each episode zooms in on one of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies—like offering something truly valuable and desirable, and aiming to be different, not just better. Some guests are scaling fast. Others are still in the trenches—but all share hard-won lessons about what it really takes to create pull, shorten sales cycles, and become the only logical choice in their market. Expect: Honest conversations—no hype, no theory Tactical insights from sales-led SaaS founders Practical ideas you can apply to sharpen your product and your positioning If you're building a SaaS business that deserves attention—not just more noise—this podcast is for you. Daily Gospel Exegesis Logical Bible Study This is a short daily podcast, where we go through an exegesis of the gospel reading from the current day's Mass.The Catholic Church teaches that in order to understand the Scriptures, we must start with the literal sense - in other words, how the original hearers of the text would have understood it.That is our aim in this podcast - to help understand what the gospel writers (and more importantly, Jesus) were intending to communicate in today's reading, as well as providing links to the Catechism. Each episode is short and designed to be listened to before or after attending daily Mass. Logical Weight Loss Dave Jackson Join Dave Jackson and he shares insights into geeky weight loss gadgets, insightful articles, and success stories on losing weight, feeling better, and living healthier. He's also pretty darn funny.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Logical?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this Logical episode published?

This episode was published on April 16, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Join AI host Felix Mercer on Logical as he explores why bad arguments win despite being logically flawed. From ad hominem attacks to slippery slopes, Felix dissects how logical fallacies exploit human cognitive shortcuts, revealing why our...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Logical episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.