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Publication: The Conversation

The Conversation has ^11.2% among publications. BS Score: 1.3%. Articles analyzed: 16. Words analyzed: 75,084.

Top reasoning patterns

Negativity Bias - 6.9% (5,151 hits)
Biased Writer Voice - 5.5% (4,131 hits)
Framing Effect - 5.4% (4,032 hits)
Hasty Generalization - 4.5% (3,379 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 4.2% (3,180 hits)
Post Hoc (False Cause) - 3.2% (2,415 hits)
Overconfidence Bias - 2.8% (2,121 hits)
Confirmation Bias - 2.6% (1,934 hits)

Analyzed articles

Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters ^21.8%

The Conversation - By Deborah Mower - 7/2/2026, 4:18 PM

Hasty Generalization 16.5% - Overconfidence Bias 13.7% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 10.1%

I stood there in shock, staring blankly at the letter. A lawyer was notifying me that my neighbors – as well as anyone they hired – would be on my property the next day to cut some branches from a tree near the property line. It ended with a stern command to lock up my “vicious” dog for the safety of the workers. I read the letter over... more

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations ^35.4%

The Conversation - By Emma Fenske - 7/2/2026, 12:48 PM

Appeal to Authority 26.6% - Negativity Bias 21.8% - Hasty Generalization 18.6%

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, the ubiquitous wedding open bar or drinks shared during a Fourth of July celebration all demonstrate how deeply... more

From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots ^18.9%

The Conversation - By Steven K. Green - 7/2/2026, 12:47 PM

Appeal to Authority 18.2% - Unattributed Quote 17.3% - Negativity Bias 15.7%

The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission released its report on June 26, 2026, on the state of religious freedom in the United States, declaring it to be under attack. The commission was established in May 2025 to identify and report on “emerging threats to religious liberty, uphold Federal laws that protect all citizens’... more

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated ^27.8%

The Conversation - By Katherine Ott - 7/2/2026, 12:47 PM

Hasty Generalization 26.9% - Negativity Bias 26.2% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 12.4%

Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today. It goes deeper than not having aspirin, toothpaste... more

‘In the end the court did its job’ – a former federal judge reviews a Supreme Court term full of momentous decisions ^27.8%

The Conversation - By John E. Jones III - 7/1/2026, 8:43 PM

Biased Writer Voice 34.4% - Negativity Bias 25.4% - Confirmation Bias 17.4%

In the Supreme Court term that began in October 2025, the justices delivered major decisions in cases ranging from voting rights to citizenship to presidential power. The Conversation’s Politics and Legal Affairs Editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Dickinson College President John Jones, a former federal judge, about the court’s session.... more

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for ^17.6%

The Conversation - By Brian Bossak - 7/1/2026, 12:39 PM

Indoctrination 26.4% - Negativity Bias 14.7% - Framing Effect 11.3%

Millions of Americans are facing heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States. For many people, this is the time of year for cookouts, beach trips and other outdoor activities. Soccer fans are packing into stadiums for World Cup matches. But... more

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence ^12.6%

The Conversation - By Morgan Marietta - 6/30/2026, 11:08 PM

Biased Writer Voice 22.8% - Appeal to Authority 20.9% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 15.6%

The Supreme Court on June 30, 2026, declared that universal birthright citizenship is protected by the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, meaning that nearly all babies born in the United States automatically become American citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The ruling rejects... more

Supreme Court rules against trans girls participating in single-sex sports, but leaves open larger questions of trans rights ^8.1%

The Conversation - By Marie-Amelie George - 6/30/2026, 8:58 PM

Framing Effect 13.1% - Availability Heuristic 7.3% - Negativity Bias 7.1%

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, that West Virginia and Idaho did not violate the Constitution by preventing transgender students from joining female sports teams, and that states can restrict who participates on women’s and girls sports teams based on a student’s sex assigned at birth. This ruling, focused squarely on... more

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost ^39.5%

The Conversation - By Pamela K. Starr - 6/30/2026, 6:21 PM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 32.6% - Negativity Bias 29.4% - Biased Writer Voice 24.4%

Most Americans understand that their avocado toast and Super Bowl guacamole depend on a green fruit imported from Mexico. But few realize that Mexico is the United States’ top trading partner, both as the largest source of U.S. imports and the largest market for its exports. Mexico supplies everything from fruits and vegetables to... more

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights ^45.5%

The Conversation - By Anne Toomey McKenna - 6/30/2026, 12:35 PM

Negativity Bias 37.5% - Hasty Generalization 17.2% - Biased Writer Voice 16.2%

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If you’re visiting or traveling around host cities, then you and your face, behavior, movement and devices are being monitored by governments and private companies. The U.S. government funneled more than US$1 billion to World... more

Publication: The Conversation

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters 21.8%

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations 35.4%

From Augustine to Jefferson, the idea of separating church and state has deep religious and secular roots 18.9%

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated 27.8%

‘In the end the court did its job’ – a former federal judge reviews a Supreme Court term full of momentous decisions 27.8%

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for 17.6%

In rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, emphasizing the promise of equality in the Declaration of Independence 12.6%

Supreme Court rules against trans girls participating in single-sex sports, but leaves open larger questions of trans rights 8.1%

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost 39.5%

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights 45.5%