Why You're Wrong

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs are--by this point--not new technology, but lots of people are still wrong about them. Looking at some myths surrounding CFLs that really aren't a concern, and why people who willingly buy CFLs still complain about them.

After all the work we put into our first stats episode, the world is still having problems handling statistics. Why you're wrong about more statistical misunderstandings like risk increases, flipping coins, playing the slots, rounding up suspects, and why people in ye olden times didn't drop dead at 50.

Why energy isn't magic, why your aura isn't what you think it is, and why you're wrong about free sources of power. Energy, energy, it's like a dream to me.

Why people are wrong both for and against the legalization and social approval of gay marriage.

Why you shouldn't take advertising labels at face value, why you might not really know how good you are at things, and why you don't save money extreme couponing. Looking at the false implication fallacy, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and the hidden costs behind extreme couponing.

Why you don't need conspiracy theories to make things interesting, and how to tell crazy ideas from real ones. Bonus content exclusive to subscribers: A REAL LIFE JFK CONSPIRACY! ORDER NOW!

Why TV marketers want you to be wrong about numbers like resolution, refresh rates, and amount of different pixel colours. Whatever money you save buying your next TV should be sent to us in thanks.

Why situations aren't always as black or white as they seem: why you're not saving the planet driving a hybrid, why wars aren't always good vs bad, and why you're a bit more of a jerk buying eco-friendly products.

The cause of--and solution to--all of life's problems. Why alcohol really isn't as bad as some people think.

Three almost related topics. It's sort of like a combo meal where an explanation of Post Hoc fallacies is the main item and why you're wrong about Murphy's Law and Catch 22s are the drink and side or something. It's a tenuous analogy at best.