Why Smart People Believe Dumb Things 👩🏼‍🎓 12 Logical Fallacies Explained

Ever wondered why smart people sometimes fall for terrible logic? You’re not alone. In this video, I break down my 12 favorite logical fallacies—the sneaky reasoning mistakes that fool even intelligent, well-meaning folks. My favorites are: 1- Ad Hominem 2- Straw Man 3- False Dilemma 4- Circular Reasoning (subset Begging the Question) 5- Appeal to Consequence 6- Popularity Appeal 7- False Cause 8- Equivocation 9- Relative Privation 10- Sunk Cost 11- You Too 12- Complex Question These aren’t just debate terms—they show up every day in news, social media, and even family disagreements. 💬 Which fallacy drives you the craziest? COMMENT below or share a time you caught one in the wild! 📺 RELATED POSTS & LINKS • Blog: https://midlifecredo.com/why-smart-people-believe-dumb-things-12-logical-fallacies-explained/ 🔗 CONNECT & FOLLOW • Subscribe: https://midlifecredo.com/youtube-sub • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifecredo/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlifecredo/ • Newsletter: https://midlifecredo.com/newsletter • Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/midlifecredo 📑 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I also participate in other affiliate programs and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through those links. 🛍 PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO • Bad Arguments: Learning the Lost Art of Making Sense - https://amzn.to/4h2KdMX • Loaded Language: Learn to Hear What's Left Unsaid - https://amzn.to/47aKxpD • Introductory Logic: The Fundamentals of Thinking Well - https://amzn.to/4nJQ2l8 • Intermediate Logic: Mastering Propositional Arguments - https://amzn.to/4pW4Sqh • It Could Always Be Worse - https://amzn.to/4q2n6WU 🎥 GEAR & ALL-TIME FAVORITES • Designing Your Life – https://amzn.to/30KaLNX • The Legacy Journey – https://amzn.to/3G81Ih3 • Selfie Stick Tripod – https://amzn.to/3MGhrmU • Background Music – https://midlifecredo.com/artlist • Selfie Ring Light – https://amzn.to/2Tz2E4z • Full-size Ring Light – https://amzn.to/2YFX8KR 🤝 CONTACT FOR COLLABS alison@midlifecredo.com #midlifecredo