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75 There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Sample

The Martial Brain
The Martial Brain
75 There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Sample
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Jeff discusses the pros and cons of martial arts sports competition, and the importance of understanding sample size when analyzing and interpreting data.

47 Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

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The Martial Brain
47 Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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This is another in a series of episodes describing logical fallacies that humans commonly employ.  Post hoc, ergo propter hoc is the fallacy that if event 2 happens after event 1, it was CAUSED by event 1.  Jeff ties this in with the martial arts.

8 How Do You Know?

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The Martial Brain
8 How Do You Know?
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Jeff discusses the development of critical thinking skills to protect yourself from the negative effects of fraudulent claims in the martial arts and in life.