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Short 'logic check' warnings may improve how people assess climate arguments

Short 'logic check' warnings may improve how people assess climate arguments
Phys.org Tuesday 22 September 2026, 21:00 UTC 1 min read
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In the climate debate, people are exposed to a lot of different information and opinions. A short warning that an argument may contain a logical fallacy helps people evaluate information more critically.

In the climate debate, people are exposed to a lot of different information and opinions. A short warning that an argument may contain a logical fallacy helps people evaluate information more critically.
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