Why do so many Americans believe that immigration increases crime and that smartphones are to blame for the teen mental health crisis? It may be the false cause fallacy.

These false arguments infect our conversations, advertising, social media and the big screen. Here's what to look for ... or something rather than presenting a case that explains why the argument is ...

Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can undermine the validity and persuasiveness of an argument. They can be intentional or unintentional, but either way, they can damage your ...