Reading: Week of 2/25

1. Some examples of logical fallacies from the 2012 Presidential Race. Please read and watch the short videos demonstrating them:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/08/25/159990177/a-guide-to-spotting-pretzel-logic-on-the-campaign-trail

2. Confirmation bias, the powerful psychological force that makes it difficult to consider other viewpoints:

http://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/06/23/confirmation-bias/