In our age of information saturation, a new trend has seeped into our collective discourse, one that could easily be dubbed the “Icarus of Reason” – Reactive Contrarianism. This reflexive impulse, this unbridled urge to oppose mainstream narratives or beliefs, not due to genuine conviction but rather as a reactionary stance, is proliferating at an…

Each of us, in our quest to navigate the world, constantly constructs internal models of various concepts, phenomena, or entities. These models, abstract representations of reality, are our attempts to make sense of politics, science, religion, interpersonal relationships, books, and much more. They guide our beliefs, actions, and understanding of the world. The construction of…

For centuries, articles have been a central medium for the exchange of ideas and information. Traditionally, articles were written exclusively by humans – the author had an idea, researched and structured it, wrote a complete draft, edited it, and finally published his or her work. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence, a new era…

In public discourse, arguments are often presented inaccurately or misleadingly to make them easier to dismiss or refute. This misleading practice is called “strawmanning” and is one of the most damaging tactics used in debates, discussions, and texts. Understanding Strawmanning Strawmanning involves misrepresenting or greatly simplifying another’s argument in order to weaken it, then knocking…