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Topics: Logic, Politics, Science, Research
I find it hard to watch political debates...and I mean either party. Largely, if you've ever attended a high school debate, seen one or participated in one, you KNOW what we're getting is a 90-minute-for-ratings performance; "last man/woman on the island" - patently and pathetically a reality show. The League of Women Voters are still around, but not central to our presidential elections as they used to be. One of my contentions is our education encourages conformity, not inquiry; blind obedience, not questioning. Instead of future citizens, we have created over-tested, Pavlovian dogs.
It's no wonder freshman classes at great or "lesser" colleges (an undignified dog whistle) aren't showing up with the scholastic and critical thinking skills that would make their matriculation enjoyable, and a democratic republic possible.
In frustration, I've listed the following logical fallacies. I frankly get more from the after-action social media commentary than I ever will from the "performances."
When they debate THIS, I'll tune in. When it's finally important to those running to possess the nuclear codes, we all should.
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