In this series, we conduct forensic investigations of the logical fallacies, rhetorical tricks, and intellectual dishonesty deployed by today's most prominent commentators. From Ben Shapiro's rapid-fire Gish Gallops to Jordan Peterson's semantic fog, from Charlie Kirk's moving goalposts to the manufactured outrage of the pundit class—we meticulously examine the evidence, identify the techniques, and expose the manipulation. Each episode arms you with the tools to recognize these tactics in real-time. We name the fallacies. We explain how they work. We show you exactly why that "DESTROYED" moment was actually just smoke and mirrors. Because once you see the tricks, you can't unsee them. This isn't about left vs. right—it's about substance vs. sophistry. Whether it's a straw man, an ad hominem, or good old-fashioned gaslighting, we break down the bad faith arguments so you'll never fall for them again.
Curated by: Rationality Rules (47 videos)
MyHeritage is offering you their DNA kit + 30 day Complete free trial for only $19 with my coupon RULES https://bit.ly/RationalityRules_MH This is the lowest price they have ever offered in their history! To support us on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/rationalityrules Last time, a Trump supporter came armed with certainty and no names. One question dismantled everything. This time, Adam Mockler faces a different opponent — and a different problem entirely. Unlike the last opponent, Sarah has a weapon, and she knows exactly how to use it. As long as it holds, nothing the right has ever done needs to be answered for. This breakdown reveals how the weapon works, why it demands escalation, and what it's actually concealing. Watch what happens when "the left" gets pushed for a name. Watch her strongest piece of evidence collapse the moment it's scrutinised. Watch the argument stretch so far it becomes absurd — and what that reveals about the strategy underneath. Most people sense something's off when they hear this kind of argument. They just can't name it. After this, you will. To support us through PayPal (thank you): https://www.paypal.me/RationalityRules To visit the DEBUNKED card game website: https://www.debunkedcardgame.com/ To follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RationalityRules To tweet with Steve on X: https://twitter.com/RationalityRule -- The @jubilee debate: https://youtu.be/gWHxRuD57ig @adammockler 's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8DA4o0SyaGfyVaBLbF5EXg My first episode: https://youtu.be/bpbCqgJs3bQ