Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

In these dark times, sometimes I enjoy going darker still: like lamenting my personal big bang when scientists declared the universe “open” and all meaning lost. But other moments, in more of a PB&J ...

The political noise is getting louder as I write this. Tensions between Rody Duterte’s supporters and Malacañang are now even more heated than the scorching summer weather. The real issue though is ...

In simple terms, a logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that weakens your argument; you’ve drawn a conclusion based on illogical, irrelevant, deceptive, or otherwise faulty evidence. You’re probably ...

Gambler’s fallacy is a common cognitive bias that affects decision-making, especially in areas like gambling, investing, and trading. In this article, we’ll strive to break things down by giving you a ...

People are social creatures, they seek to connect with groups that share their values. There are many types of organizations that form for various reasons. Some organizations are formed to conduct ...

The informal sector in the Philippines, often overshadowed by the formal economy, is a vital force driving the country’s growth and resilience. It comprises a significant portion of the workforce, ...

To persuade you, people often try to use logical fallacies (Credit: Javier Hirschfeld) When people are trying to persuade you, they sometimes reach for underhand tricks like the 'appeal to ignorance' ...

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. —Sun Tzu Source: Viktor Vasnetsov/Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) The enemies of rational thought can take ...