They're called logical fallacies. Simply put, a logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that, despite having no bearing at all on a claim's actual merit, can – very confusingly – make that ...

The gambler’s fallacy is an important example of betting jargon and one that describes a common and problematic mindset that may impact your decision-making when gambling online. This is also ...

Now, we're unpacking the "hasty generalizations" fallacy. Sometimes referred to as the "over-generalization fallacy," or "unwarranted generalization," it is a claim that is based on evidence that ...

The gaming table is the birthplace of countless legends and tales. Experienced players will know the soaring highs and ...

The sunk cost fallacy addresses the tendency of people to continue on a suboptimal path because they have committed a lot of time or resources to it already. Investors, for example, may double ...

Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write. Here, we explore a more fundamental ...