Podcast
Filter It Through a Brain Cell
Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them?
How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true?
Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind.
Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach you HOW to think!
In every episode, I’m exposing the logical fallacies & cognitive biases being used by advertisers, politicians, influencers, news outlets, social media memes, and maybe even your own best friend.
Warning: listening to this podcast will cause you to see bad thinking everywhere!
Welcome to the Filter It Through a Brain Cell Podcast!
I'm a homeschooling mama who realized we need to equip the next generation to be able to discern truth from lies and created this podcast with short, fun episodes that you can play in the car with your teens and have a fun discussion about what you've learned!
NOTE: While you're certainly welcome to listen to this podcast in any order, I recommend listening in sequential order starting with Episode 1. I think you'll get more out of it that way!
Critical Thinking for teens
Homeschool curriculum
Podcast for teens
- How To chart
- #148
- Episodes
- 382
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 9 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
382 episodes, from the first
Season 1
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10 min
1. Why a podcast on how to think? Critical thinking for teens
Episode 1
Show notes
Welcome to the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, the podcast that is all about recognizing bad thinking, whether it’s coming from other people or from yourself!
In this episode, I'll tell you the story behind the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, why I started it and who it's for.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
So glad you're here!
To connect with me: think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Instagram: @FilterItThroughABrainCell
To get notified when new episodes drop: www.filteritthroughabraincell.com
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12 min
4. The two enemies of good thinking
Episode 4
Show notes
Before we dive into talking about the logical fallacies, I wanted to take a minute to talk about the two enemies of good thinking.
These two enemies are everywhere in our society today and we're told that they're good & true, when in reality...they're not.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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12 min
3. Why don't we learn critical thinking in school?
Episode 3
Show notes
In this quick history lesson, we'll discuss when, how & why our education system got hijacked, and why most schools don't teach critical thinking anymore.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Sources used:
Passion-Driven Education by Connor Boyack
Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
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6 min
2. What is a logical fallacy?
Episode 2
Show notes
In this episode, I'll give you the 3 most important definitions when it comes to learning good thinking: logical fallacy, cognitive or mental bias, and mental & emotional propaganda.
Plus, a short history lesson on where the study of logic comes from.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
Sign up for notifications: http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/
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12 min
5. The Either/Or Fallacy: creating a false dilemma
Episode 5
Show notes
In this episode, I'll teach you the Either/Or Fallacy and give you examples to help you recognize it.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
Sign up for notifications: http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com
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7 min
6. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc | Logical Fallacies for Teens
Episode 6
Show notes
The fallacy we're discussing today is the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy, also called simply: Post Hoc.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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6 min
7. Ad Hominem Attack
Episode 7
Show notes
Today's fallacy is the Ad Hominem attack. Here's how to recognize it!
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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6 min
8. The Strawman Fallacy
Episode 8
Show notes
Today's fallacy is the Strawman fallacy.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
Sign up for notifications: http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com
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7 min
9. The Red Herring Fallacy
Episode 9
Show notes
What does a dead, stinky fish have to do with good thinking? Find out in this episode!
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz.
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
Sign up for notifications: http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com
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7 min
10. The Special Pleading Fallacy | Logical Fallacies for Teens
Episode 10
Show notes
How human nature causes us to use bad reasoning to excuse bad behavior.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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7 min
11. The Slippery Slope Fallacy
Episode 11
Show notes
One step doesn't always lead to several steps, as the Slippery Slope fallacy says.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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8 min
12. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy
Episode 12
Show notes
Let's talk about the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy and what it has to do with painting targets on a barn!
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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5 min
13. The Circular Reasoning Fallacy
Episode 13
Show notes
Here's why it just makes you dizzy when you run into circular reasoning.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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6 min
14. The Fallacy of Equivocation
Episode 14
Show notes
Equivocation can be fun, but it can also be dangerous...here's why.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
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5 min
15. The Loaded Question Fallacy
Episode 15
Show notes
With a loaded question, there's more being asked than it seems on the surface.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
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12 min
16. 5 Essentials to having a GOOD conversation
Episode 16
Show notes
In episode 14, I briefly mentioned something about having a GOOD conversation with others...even those who share a different viewpoint than you. But I felt like I left you hanging a little bit on HOW to go about doing that. So, today, instead of teaching a new fallacy, I'm going to teach you 5 essentials to having a GOOD conversation, even when you and the other person disagree.
The 5 Essentials to GOOD communication are:
1. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
2. Be willing to be persuaded.
3. The goal is to seek truth.
4. Respect & love for the other person.
5. Beware of your own emotional triggers.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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7 min
17. The Tu Quoque Fallacy
Episode 17
Show notes
Today we'll be talking about the Tu Quoque fallacy, or what I like to call the "three fingers pointing back at you" fallacy.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
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7 min
18. The Genetic Fallacy
Episode 18
Show notes
Learn about the 'origin story' that's behind the Genetic Fallacy.
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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7 min
19. The Bandwagon Fallacy
Episode 19
Show notes
Learn the fascinating origin of the term "jumping on the bandwagon" and also the sometimes devastating way we're seeing this fallacy play out in society now.
When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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7 min
20. The Appeal to Authority Fallacy | Critical Thinking for Teens
Episode 20
Show notes
Today starts a new mini-series on a type of fallacy called Appeals. First up, is an Appeal to Authority, and how to recognize a legitimate appeal to authority and a faulty appeal to authority.
When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!
Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! http://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz
Send me any questions, comments or even the fallacies you're seeing around you! think@filteritthroughabraincell.com
Or, tag me on Instagram: @filteritthroughabraincell
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