Think Critically. See Clearly.
Run it by Iris
Before you share it, trust it, or believe it—run it by Iris. This tool helps you uncover hidden biases, logical fallacies, and persuasive tricks in the text you’re reading or writing. It’s not about judgment, it’s about clarity. Iris invites you to pause, reflect, and think a little deeper.
You can paste a paragraph, article excerpt, social media post, or even part of an email.
What Iris Looks For
Note: This is just a sample of the many patterns Iris uses when analyzing submitted content — including logical fallacies, persuasive techniques, and bias indicators. The full report adapts to what’s found in your specific text.
Logical Fallacy: Straw Man
Definition: Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
“They want to reduce defense spending? So they must want to leave us defenseless!”
Iris’s Insight: This oversimplifies the opposing view into an extreme version that’s easier to criticize.
Logical Fallacy: Ad Hominem
Definition: Attacking the person instead of addressing their argument.
“You can’t trust what she says about climate change — she’s not even a scientist.”
Iris’s Insight: Dismissing someone based on credentials or character avoids the actual substance of their argument.
Logical Fallacy: False Dilemma
Definition: Presenting only two choices when more exist.
“Either you support this law, or you don’t care about public safety.”
Iris’s Insight: This framing ignores nuanced positions or other policy options.
Logical Fallacy: Hasty Generalization
Definition: Drawing a broad conclusion from limited evidence.
“I met one rude cyclist, so they’re all entitled jerks.”
Iris’s Insight: Using one example to define a whole group is logically flawed and emotionally loaded.
Logical Fallacy: Appeal to Emotion
Definition: Using emotion instead of logic to persuade.
“Think of the children! We must act now — no matter the cost.”
Iris’s Insight: Strong emotional language can short-circuit critical thinking and obscure trade-offs.
Persuasion Technique: Urgency
Definition: Pushing action by implying limited time or opportunity.
“Offer ends tonight — act fast or miss out!”
Iris’s Insight: Urgency appeals trigger fear of missing out, encouraging snap decisions over thoughtful ones.
Persuasion Technique: Social Proof
Definition: Suggesting a claim is valid because others believe it.
“Over 90% of people agree this is the best solution.”
Iris’s Insight: Popularity doesn’t equal truth. This technique relies on conformity rather than critical thought.
Persuasion Technique: Scarcity
Definition: Suggesting limited availability to create pressure.
“Only 3 left in stock — don’t miss your chance!”
Iris’s Insight: Scarcity framing plays on urgency and loss aversion to override careful decision-making.
Bias Indicator: Loaded Language
Definition: Using emotionally charged words to shape opinion.
“This outrageous betrayal of the people must be stopped!”
Iris’s Insight: Language like this signals bias and makes it harder to evaluate ideas fairly.
Bias Indicator: Unsubstantiated Claim
Definition: Presenting a statement as fact without evidence.
“Studies prove this method always works — no exceptions.”
Iris’s Insight: Claims like this demand evidence. When none is given, be skeptical.
Framing Technique: Framing Effect
Definition: Influencing perception by how something is presented.
“Only 5% of people fail this test.” vs. “95% of people pass this test.”
Iris’s Insight: The same facts, framed differently, can shift perception — even without changing the truth.
Bias Technique: False Balance
Definition: Giving equal weight to unequal evidence or credibility.
“Some scientists say vaccines are safe, others say they’re dangerous — who knows what to believe?”
Iris’s Insight: Presenting both sides equally can mislead when one side is overwhelmingly supported by evidence.
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