Episode 12: Fallacy Watch: the Misplaced Burden of Proof
Think It Through: the Clearer Thinking Podcast - A podcast by April Hebert
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April talks about one of the sneakiest fallacies, the misplaced burden of proof. Here's an example:Friend: George told me he's not getting the vaccine because it's dangerous.You: How do you know it's dangerous?Friend: I'm just telling you what George said. How do you know he's wrong?You: I...um...what?Here's what it is, and what to do when it happens to you.Show Notes:Here's an explanation of the misplaced burden of proof:https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/burden-of-proofIn case you want to mak...