Was this a good show for science and critical thinking?
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Was this a good show for science and critical thinking?
>>7804642
Science? No. Critical thinking? Yes.
>>7804690
They aren't a bad resource for education though. They made good points in every single episode.
No.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_%26_Teller:_Bullshit!#Criticism
They didn't even do the last episode on their bullshit like they promised.
>>7804711
Because it was cancelled before they could. It also feels like they only admitted to the alleged bullshit on their shows because of peer pressure.
>>7804711
>using Wikipedia as a source for information
Just look at the talk threads of almost any page surrounding a controversial issue. There's arguments abound regarding wikipedia's alleged neutrality.
>>7804662
No to both, actually. Letting fringe parts of the opposing side ramble on for a bit, and then attacking their claims furiously without letting anyone reply does not resemble critical thinking.
>>7804847
Regardless of their methods they supported their side pretty well.
>gun control episode
Gun control is bullshit because sometimes people need to defend themselves!
>death penalty episode
The death penalty is bullshit because it's never okay to kill a person under any circumstances!
>>7804972
That isn't what they said, but thanks for the reply liberal.
