FLOATER - A TOOL FOR EVALUATING CLAIMS
EVALUATE CLAIMS WITH THIS VITAL TOOLKIT – IT MAY EVEN BE LIFE-SAVING!
FALSIFIABILITY
It must be possible to think of evidence that would disprove the claim
LOGIC
Arguments for the claim must be logical and not commit fallacies
OBJECTIVITY
Evidence for the claim must be evaluated honestly, without bias or
self-deception. Get it checked over by someone who is independent just in case.
ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS
Other ways of explaining the observation must be mentioned and/or considered
TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS
A conclusion can change or be updated with new evidence
EVIDENCE
Evidence for a claim must be reliable, comprehensive and sufficient
REPLICABILITY
Evidence for a claim should be able to be repeated.