Logically Critical

Peter S. · 16th May 2007, 01:12 PM

Is anyone else here a fan of logically Critical? I think the guy is a hoot and I enjoy the production values.

noblecaboose · 16th May 2007, 02:06 PM

I listen to him, but sometimes his insistence on unusual vocabulary choices bugs me. Also, he tries a wee bit too hard to be funny. Sometimes he succeeds, sometimes he mashes the low-hanging fruit to a pulp. Also, his character voices are kind of lame. He's gotten a lot better, though. At least he's trying to liven things up.
Another point I feel I should mention is that I almost stopped listening to him after his pro gay rights podcast because he kept casually referring to homosexuals as "f@gs." That's kind of totally not okay. I got over it though, since he wasn't really using it as a derogatory term. It's just...it's not his word. I hate to be PC, but I'm from San Francisco and I can't help being a little sensitive about this issue.
Over all, I give it a 3 out of 4 because it's nice to hear an approach to critical thinking that doesn't rely on references to come to logical conclusions. I often find his arguments very helpful when dealing one on one with believers in pub conversations.

Pipirr · 16th May 2007, 02:14 PM

I like it, but I haven't listened to all that many. The episode on Pascal's wager was great, as was the one about ghosts. I thought he brought a new perspective.

Pardalis · 16th May 2007, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Peter S.

Is anyone else here a fan of logically Critical? I think the guy is a hoot and I enjoy the production values.

Yeah, it's so much fun. Great way to mix humor and critical thinking. I eat these podcasts like shortcakes.

skepticality · 28th July 2007, 11:15 AM

Another one that confirmed on the phone with me yesterday that he *IS* coming to Dragon*Con as well!

16th May 2007, 01:12 PM	#1
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16th May 2007, 02:06 PM	#2
noblecaboose Muse Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Earth's butt. Posts: 689	I listen to him, but sometimes his insistence on unusual vocabulary choices bugs me. Also, he tries a wee bit too hard to be funny. Sometimes he succeeds, sometimes he mashes the low-hanging fruit to a pulp. Also, his character voices are kind of lame. He's gotten a lot better, though. At least he's trying to liven things up. Another point I feel I should mention is that I almost stopped listening to him after his pro gay rights podcast because he kept casually referring to homosexuals as "f@gs." That's kind of totally not okay. I got over it though, since he wasn't really using it as a derogatory term. It's just...it's not his word. I hate to be PC, but I'm from San Francisco and I can't help being a little sensitive about this issue. Over all, I give it a 3 out of 4 because it's nice to hear an approach to critical thinking that doesn't rely on references to come to logical conclusions. I often find his arguments very helpful when dealing one on one with believers in pub conversations.
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28th July 2007, 11:15 AM	#5
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16th May 2007, 02:14 PM	#3
Pipirr Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Posts: 1,457	I like it, but I haven't listened to all that many. The episode on Pascal's wager was great, as was the one about ghosts. I thought he brought a new perspective.

16th May 2007, 04:01 PM	#4
Pardalis Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montréal Posts: 25,831	Originally Posted by Peter S. Is anyone else here a fan of logically Critical? I think the guy is a hoot and I enjoy the production values. Yeah, it's so much fun. Great way to mix humor and critical thinking. I eat these podcasts like shortcakes.