034 - The Post Hoc Fallacy

034 - The Post Hoc Fallacy

Do you believe in magical amulets? Apparently, in 2011, enough people did to allow one company to earn $34 million making and selling them to professional athletes, celebrities, and even a former president...all thanks to the post hoc fallacy. In this episode you'll learn more about how this fallacy led to the rise and fall of the Power Balance bracelet, and whether or not you might believe in a little magic yourself.

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024 - Sleep - Richard Wiseman

024 - Sleep - Richard Wiseman

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022 - Survivorship Bias - Megan Price

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021 - Inbetweenisode 3 - Christina Draganich

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020 - The Future - James Burke and Matt Novak

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019 - The Placebo Effect - Kristi Erdal

019 - The Placebo Effect - Kristi Erdal

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