Logical fallacy Memes

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Correlation Doesn't Equal Causation: The Pyramid Edition
Conspiracy Paranormal Science
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Correlation Doesn't Equal Causation: The Pyramid Edition
The classic correlation equals causation fallacy, but with ancient aliens flair! This meme brilliantly satirizes how some pseudoarchaeologists like Graham Hancock jump to wild conclusions based on superficial similarities. Sure, pyramids in Egypt and Mexico both have triangular sides (revolutionary concept, I know), and dolphins and sharks both swim in water with fins. By this logic, my coffee mug and the Grand Canyon are related because they both can hold liquid. Next up: birds and airplanes both fly, therefore airplanes must be descended from pterodactyls! Scientific method? Never heard of her.

The Diesel Debate: Rational Arguments vs. Engine Noises
Climate Science
1 month ago 5.9K views 0 shares
The Diesel Debate: Rational Arguments vs. Engine Noises
This meme brilliantly skewers debate tactics with a climate science twist! The top stick figure presents a reasonable environmental concern about diesel generators. Meanwhile, the bottom "rational" figure responds with incoherent engine noises instead of an actual counterargument. What we're witnessing is a perfect example of a straw man fallacy in reverse. Instead of misrepresenting the opponent's position (the classic straw man), the bottom figure doesn't even bother forming a coherent argument—just diesel-worshipping gibberish. The irony of labeling this nonsensical response as coming from a "Rational Tie" is *chef's kiss*. Nothing says "winning a scientific debate" like making engine noises instead of citing peer-reviewed research!

Troll Math: Breaking Mathematics One Equation At A Time
Math Science
1 month ago 7.6K views 0 shares
Troll Math: Breaking Mathematics One Equation At A Time
This meme is mathematical chaos theory in action! It starts with a seemingly innocent reciprocal relationship (1/x = y, 1/y = x), then spirals into mathematical anarchy. The troll logic works by establishing that division by zero is undefined, then immediately breaks its own rule by treating "undefined" as a value you can divide by. Then it goes nuclear with infinity math, claiming that 1/(infinity - infinity) = 0. Mathematicians are currently throwing their chalk across lecture halls everywhere. It's like saying "this sentence is false" but with numbers. Pure mathematical trolling that would make your calculus professor need therapy.

The Cave-Dwelling Survivorship Bias
Research Evolution Science Academia
1 month ago 8.5K views 0 shares
The Cave-Dwelling Survivorship Bias
The perfect illustration of survivorship bias! Just like how archaeologists find ancient remains in caves and conclude "cave dwellers everywhere!" – the meme shows a WWII bomber diagram with bullet holes (red dots) marked only where planes returned safely. The missing data? All the planes that got hit in the critical spots never made it back! It's the scientific equivalent of saying "I only die on days I don't drink coffee, therefore coffee makes me immortal!" *adjusts imaginary lab goggles* Classic logical fallacy wrapped in anthropological humor!