In the PodCast’s 22nd Episode, Dave and Jon begin what will become a multi-part look at conditional reasoning, one of the test’s most critical concepts. In this first discussion, they explore the nature of what makes statements conditional, define the key distinctions between sufficient and necessary conditions, and offer insights on making the right kind of inferences when faced with conditionality (while also avoiding the traps the test makers so frequently employ).
0:00 to 5:53: Intro. Jon and Dave discuss their drinks of the week and foreshadow this episode’s theme with the song of the week, “Dangerous” by Big Data.
5:54 to 11:32: This week in the LSAT world. The guys chat about the registration deadlines for the October test and why there are so few test centers this time around.
11:33 1:15:07: Thinking about Conditional Reasoning. In today’s main discussion, Jon and Dave discuss all things Conditional Reasoning, including how to spot it, pitfalls to avoid, diagramming vs. not diagramming, differences between various diagramming methods, and more!
1:15:08: Outro
Rain says
I am still laughing at you 2 attempting to sing danger zone by the legendary Mr. Kenny Loggins. Thank you, Mr. Dave and Mr. Jon for this podcast again it was informative as well entertaining, it made a significant difference for me on how I will approach study where now I realize my weakness. As well, Mr. Jon I recall your lesson on Causality and the phrase : to make things occur and not like conditionality in which on this podcast you stated : tells things you know and that something occur, you stated it best, Jon thanks; and I will go back listen to it again, the causality, that too was a great lecture too, thanks. Have a good weekend gentlemen.
Dave Killoran says
Thanks Rain! We aim to entertain 🙂