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A Lesson in Logic: O’Reilly Reminds Us Who Not to Fear

via the O'Reilly Factor July 27, 2011.

Video: Huffington Post

“Breivik is not a Christian; that’s impossible. No one believing in Jesus commits mass murder.”  A short tutorial in logic, as taught by television personality Bill O’Reilly.

Kees van Deemter: The importance of being vague

Liz Else March 15, 2010.

Print: NewScientist

In his book Not Exactly: In praise of vagueness, Kees van Deemter argues that the very foundations of science don’t come in black and white. I spoke with him about seeing the world in shades of grey.

More Than Logical: A Place for the Emotions in Humanism

Rick Heller November 30, 2009.

Print: New Humanism

Logic alone is not enough to make good decisions. Neuroscience shows that emotions, intuition, and creative insight all have a role, as long as they are examined critically.

Putting faith in its place

QualiaSoup September 16, 2009.

Video: YouTube

A remarkably clear video presentation of the logical fallacies underlying claims of faith.