B1A 70960 2024 Critique an Article by Sharon Rowland

Jeffrey Ren

2024-10-13 04:13:37 UTC

When it comes to drawing comparisons between two items, fallacies are notable. In the article "Target vs. Walmart: Which Superstore Is Superior?", there are various notable fallacies. One notable fallacy includes hasty generalizations because throughout the article, it doesn't consider all the factors that makes each store different. It covers the most important and general ideas, without going in-depth with evidence. Another notable fallacy in the article is the either-or. The author considers only two choices, and picks one choice who thinks is the best. It makes the audience confined, forcing them to agree with the best choice the author selected. This type of fallacy used in the article dismisses other notable stores, and makes the audience follow in the author's footsteps.

Lauren Barrett

2024-10-14 15:46:34 UTC

This article has two fallacies, the 'Either Or' Fallacy, and the 'Hasty Generalization' fallacy. The article is only comparing broccoli vs. carrots, and not going into any other vegetables. It provides only information about carrots and broccoli, which makes it an either or, since it provides only two options and no information to any others. it also gives a hasty generalization, ending the article with saying that broccoli is in the end healthier. It fails to mention that there are situations where carrots would be healthier, and doesn't go into he possibility of protein, fats, and carbs if eaten together.

Julian Gonzalez

2024-10-14 23:40:32 UTC

When you are comparing between two different objects there are always going to be noticeable fallacies in arguments. In this article, "Who Are McDonald's Main Competitors?", there are various fallacies you can find. One of the noticeable fallacies in this article includes either-or. In the article the author gives us all of McDonald's biggest competitors in the fast food industry including Burger King, Wendy's, and Chipotle. The author makes it obvious on who they are favoring they give us all kinds of good feedback, and good information on Mcdonald's. This fallacy that the author is using wants us to follow their beliefs instead of our own beliefs. Whereas with the other fast food companies the author gives us a brief rundown on how many restaurants they have in the world, and they also tell us their market cap. The other noticeable fallacy consists of hasty generalization. This can be seen while looking at McDonald's and its competitors. They are only going off the food taste and going into deep detail of the statistics, and how much money each place gets from selling food. Downie, Ryan. “Who Are McDonald’s Main Competitors?” Investopedia, Investopedia, www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/102815/who-are-mcdonalds-main-competitors.asp. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Jocelyn Santillan

2024-10-15 01:46:44 UTC

There is a fallacy where it is “Either this or that”. This fallacy is a comparison between one subject and another. In the article Sam’s Club Vs. Costco Comparison Review (2024 Update), contains multiple fallacies about generalization and being biased. Hasty generalization would be the first fallacy noticed. This article does not cover all the factors and subjects concerning which store is better. This article has personal examples and opinions on how they feel towards each perk and factor about both stores. At the end of each factor, the author wrote “Winner” under each category they thought was better. The article fails to mention the perspectives of the public people which causes another fallacy. This fallacy is vague but would be considered an “Appeal to Ignorance”. Though the article doesn’t clearly state which store was better, he listed personal preferences on how each store has better perks than the other.

Article: https://20somethingfinance.com/sams-club-vs-costco/

Caitlin Chen

2024-10-15 05:54:54 UTC

This article is very biased as one can tell by just reading the title, “7 Reasons Why Vanilla is Way Better than Chocolate.” The main fallacy used is Ad Hominem as the author attacks chocolate and doesn’t state the benefits of chocolate. It puts down chocolate while praising the traits of vanilla. This fallacy weakens the argument as neither side is considered equal. Vanilla is too highly favored in this article. Another fallacy used is the either or as it only compares two flavors, vanilla and chocolate. It makes the reader think that only these two flavors exist when in reality there are many more flavors. It tricks the reader into thinking they can only choose from these two choices.

Nayeli Solorio

2024-10-15 06:36:30 UTC

The endless debate on which is better, waffles or pancakes, is an example of a fallacy. A fallacy is a faulty or invalid reasoning that could appear well reasoned if not noticed. In this article by Kate's Kitchen, it is quite noticeable of the fallacies used. One fallacy is the "Either Or", this is when there are two options presented as the only possible choices and ignoring other viable alternatives. For instance, in this case, the author only lets the readers choose between waffles and pancakes but there are more pastries options people eat for breakfast in the world. Including french toast, crepes, muffins, croissants, and scones. In addition, the article also shows "Hasty Generalization". Hasty generalization is a fallacy where someone makes a broad conclusion based on a small sample. In this case, the article does not cover all the factors to truly see everything each has to offer, it elaborates mainly on the appearance of each rather than taste. Lastly, what I noticed while reading this article is that it does not take the perspective of peers to accountability; meaning that there are no statistics behind the final choice of which is better. Having a survey on what others think would make this article more credible. Therefore, fallacies changed my view about my topic by seeing the biased opinions and incorrect conclusions. I've learned that fallacies could mislead people and create misconceptions, making it harder to understand the true nature of the topic.

Sahaj Brar

2024-10-16 00:51:33 UTC

The long-standing debate of Android vs. Apple is riddled with fallacies. This article, "10 Reasons Why an Android Phone is Better Than an iPhone" contains an "Either Or" fallacy—emphasizing the differences between Android and iPhone only, instead of other brands. Making the reader inaccurately believe there are only two choices. The author also has "Hasty Generalization" fallacy in which they mention only positives of Android without providing any for iPhones. Not all factors are considered when debating between cellphone brands, and instead opinion-based claims are presented. These fallacies dismiss any possible credibility for the author and deludes their work.

Quianna Williams

2024-10-16 02:24:29 UTC

The common saying "the cold will make you sick" is one of the most popular hoaxes and slippery slope fallacies in modern times. The article, "Does cold weather make you sick?" by Meghan Collie elaborates on the breakdown of this common saying and why it has led to unlogical reasoning and false information. The article starts by stating that a temperature drop has no relation to getting sick and clearly states, "It's just a fallacy" (Collie). A big reason why this saying is a fallacy is due to the clear evidence and background information on the relation between the immune system and cold temperatures. The article uses data from a strong credible source of medical doctors and professionals explaining the hoax and its falseness. The only reason the saying exists is due to the clear meaning that the season is beginning to change which can lead to more viruses and infections becoming easier to catch due to colder climates. But, this does not mean that you will become sick just because temperatures have dropped outside. This article has changed my perception of this topic. I used to believe this as my mom and other older people in my younger years warned me not to go outside in the cold or without a jacket because I would fall ill later on. Knowing this new knowledge that temperature has no related cause to illness proves that fallacies are very common and can be told to you your entire life until real evidence and information depicting the false claim is unveiled.

2024-10-18 08:54:09 UTC

In the ongoing rivalry between Pepsi vs Coke, fans often resort to personal attacks rather than discussing the actual qualities of the beverages. It is an example of an "ad hominem attack" fallacy-by attacking the character of the opposing side, this argument avoids addressing the merits of each drink. You can tell that this article "Pepsi is better than coke" is biased just by reading the title. This article also states "false cause"fallacy-where the author presents Pepsi and Coke as the only two viable soda choices, ignoring other alternatives in the market. This article also gives "hasty generalization" fallacy-assuming if Pepsi works for the author, that means it's going to work for everyone. After knowing and understanding fallacies, it is easier to notify the strategies the writer uses. It is a personal opinion and it can influence the readers to re-think their choices.

https://www.technicianonline.com/pepsi-is-better-than-coke/article_c3fb92d5-3a3c-535a-99c0-6b0bfc6c92e0.html