Why do so many Americans refuse to trust or believe the latest scientific breakthroughs or research reports? If we could figure that out, we might also be able to figure out why so many employees roll ...

A conversation about creating a healthy, effective culture of debate in the workplace. In an ideal world, professional conflicts are settled with thoughtful discussion and collaborative ...

Brainerd High School junior Sara Swenson's first year in debate was a charm. Swenson's ability to pick apart arguments, prepare for counterarguments and speak convincingly in front of debate judges ...

Supporters and detractors of a leading theory of how consciousness arises are stuck in an increasingly bitter debate. Opponents suggest that integrated information theory (IIT), which claims that ...

Fighting for our lives -- Both sides come out fighting: the argument culture and the press -- From lapdog to attack dog: the aggression culture and the press -- "A plague on both your houses!": ...

Technology watchdogs have long warned of the role artificial intelligence can play in disseminating misinformation and deepening ideological divides. Now, researchers have proof of how well AI can ...

What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy? The ad hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. This fallacy diverts attention from the actual issue ...