The Boffins' Portal Team 
The “law of excluded middle” is a principle in logic that states that any proposition or statement must either be true or false. There is no third option or possibility. This law may seem simple and obvious, but it has important implications for reasoning and decision-making. It allows us to make clear distinctions between what …
One of the most common fallacies people commit when reasoning is the personal incredulity fallacy. This error in thinking occurs when someone believes something is not true or possible simply because they cannot believe it themselves. For example, imagine someone who has never seen the ocean before. When they hear about the vast expanse of …
Plausible deniability is a concept that refers to a situation where a person can deny any involvement in an illegal or unethical activity because there is not enough evidence to prove otherwise. It is often used as a defense mechanism to protect people in positions of power or authority. This concept frequently arises in legal …
Have you ever heard of the Bouba Kiki effect? It is a term used to describe the phenomenon where people associate certain sounds with specific shapes, even if they have no prior knowledge of the association. German psychologist, Wolfgang Köhler, first studied the Bouba Kiki effect in the 1920s. Köhler presented study participants with two …
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone tells you to change your tone instead of addressing the content of your message? This is known as tone policing, a tactic that dismisses or discredits an argument based on how it’s being presented rather than the argument itself. Tone policing is a form of ad …
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were forced to do something just because someone in authority told you to? This is a classic example of the Ad Baculum fallacy. Also referred to as Appeal to Force, Ad Baculum fallacy is a common logical fallacy that occurs when someone uses threats or …
All students are expected to perform equally in classroom and curricular activities. Also, regardless of their physical differences, gender, or age, teachers and parents are expected to treat their students equally and allow them access to fair learning materials. Unfortunately, students with disabilities often face challenges when demonstrating their learning capabilities, which interfere with their …
Procedural texts are writings containing instructions detailed in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step layout. As suggested by this name, such texts are designed to provide readers with instructions on how best to carry out specific procedures. Today, the internet is flooded with these non-fictional texts from various niches as people increasingly embrace DIY projects. Attributes of Procedural …
To answer the question, you need to understand the difference between linear pairs and supplementary angles: Linear Pairs Linearity is the dominant principle used in geometric calculations. It represents all that is within a straight line; the shortest path from one point to another. Lines also form a straight angle of 180 degrees. This implies …
The totality of events and actions that take place within a culture determines what is possible within a community. In particular, institutional practices, norms, and values set precedence for what is expected of people in a society. As such, it is imperative that individuals learn about these issues in order to achieve maximum social acceptance. …