Elliot Fox

In defence of the ad hominem ‘fallacy’

An online trend that’s been infuriating me lately is the smug overuse of so-called ‘logical fallacies’. You know the type. Those short-form pseudo-intellectuals who, much to your horror, spout second-hand philosophy behind a ring light in a rented bedroom, sandwiched between your daily dose of ‘brain rot’ content. They love...
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Posted Nov. 13, 2025

A reader’s critique of The Count of Monte Cristo  

I was genuinely thrilled when I first heard about the release of a new mini-series adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ magnum opus, The Count of Monte Cristo. Maybe more than I should’ve been — but in truth, it felt like something I’d earned. Back in school, I was always quietly envious...
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Posted Oct. 6, 2025