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Chinga
03-07-2019, 10:50 AM
An example of how some people use fuzzy logic to explain two things that are unrelated, but happening at the same time.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2012/03/23/true-fact-the-lack-of-pirates-is-causing-global-warming/?fbclid=IwAR33O-yPK0Rr9DsIQ77YPlSUWmUh91i7b7Cd1kSg5O01BmrOrBojU9il ArM#10afb6b43a67


Another site with some funny correlations: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations

RedSN
03-07-2019, 11:04 AM
the most common error in logic: confusing simultaneity with causality

I would entertain the idea of a career change. Pirate sounds pretty good!

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