popular fallacies

"Popular fallacies" refers to widely held beliefs or ideas that are based on faulty reasoning, misinformation, or misconceptions. These fallacies are often widespread within a society or among a certain group of people despite being logically or factually incorrect. These misconceptions may persist due to the influence of cultural or social norms, cognitive biases, or the lack of critical thinking or accurate information. Popular fallacies can range from beliefs about certain groups or individuals, myths or superstitions, misinformation about science or history, or misconceptions about specific topics such as health, politics, or economics.