Beware the “Gish Gallop” effect, a common persuasive tactic where an individual rapid-fires their talking points without giving anyone a chance to respond to anything they said. This is a popular strategy used in formal debates, political discourse, and everyday arguments….
Overconsumption of negative news can create a “mean world syndrome,” where we think the world is much more cruel and dangerous than it actually is. Here’s good advice on how to overcome this false perception….