Topic summary
29%23 analyzed articles/videos14,753 analyzed words
BS Summary: These Philadelphia results contain 48 faulty reasoning types, including Negativity Bias, Hasty Generalization, and Framing Effect, with Optimism Bias as the most egregious example at 4.4% saturation with 2,591 hits. Analysis detected 29,018 faulty-reasoning hits from 59,377 analyzed words across 23 articles, generating a BS Score of 1% and a BS Rank of 5% (21,275 of 22,206 topics). This Philadelphia is better (less manipulative) than 95.80% of the peer group.

Ranking context

Position among analyzed topics

4% percentile
02550751004.2% percentile
1.0% BS Score23 analyzed articles59.4K analyzed words

Reasoning profile

Selected profile versus the sitewide rate

TopicSitewideShared scale 0–50%
0.0%10%20%30%40%50%Framing EffectSitewide 26.9%Topic 2.6%2.6%Negativity BiasSitewide 19.2%Topic 4.2%4.2%Appeal to EmotionSitewide 15.9%Topic 2.4%2.4%Appeal to AuthoritySitewide 11.1%Topic 1.6%1.6%Availability HeuristicSitewide 9.1%Topic 2.3%2.3%In-Group BiasSitewide 6.9%Topic 1.0%1.0%Hasty GeneralizationSitewide 8.1%Topic 2.7%2.7%Confirmation BiasSitewide 7.5%Topic 2.5%2.5%Halo EffectSitewide 6.7%Topic 2.2%2.2%Overconfidence BiasSitewide 4.6%Topic 0.8%0.8%

Sitewide departure map

Above the diagonal means this profile uses the pattern more often

0.0%0.0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%Framing Effect: Topic 2.6%, sitewide 26.9%Negativity Bias: Topic 4.2%, sitewide 19.2%Appeal to Emotion: Topic 2.4%, sitewide 15.9%Appeal to Authority: Topic 1.6%, sitewide 11.1%Availability Heuristic: Topic 2.3%, sitewide 9.1%Hasty Generalization: Topic 2.7%, sitewide 8.1%Confirmation Bias: Topic 2.5%, sitewide 7.5%In-Group Bias: Topic 1.0%, sitewide 6.9%Halo Effect: Topic 2.2%, sitewide 6.7%Optimism Bias: Topic 4.4%, sitewide 6.0%Biased Writer Voice: Topic 2.4%, sitewide 5.3%Anecdotal: Topic 1.8%, sitewide 5.2%Overconfidence Bias: Topic 0.8%, sitewide 4.6%Anchoring Bias: Topic 0.8%, sitewide 4.0%Self-Serving Bias: Topic 1.5%, sitewide 3.7%Post Hoc (False Cause): Topic 1.4%, sitewide 3.3%Out-Group Homogeneity Bias: Topic 0.1%, sitewide 3.1%Fundamental Attribution Error: Topic 0.5%, sitewide 2.7%Recency Bias: Topic 0.6%, sitewide 2.7%Loss Aversion: Topic 0.6%, sitewide 2.5%Bandwagon: Topic 0.5%, sitewide 2.2%Status Quo Bias: Topic 0.5%, sitewide 2.2%Ad Hominem: Topic 0.1%, sitewide 2.2%Attempt to Sell a Product or Service: Topic 2.1%, sitewide 0.5%Framing EffectSitewide rateTopic rate

Analyzed articles and videos

Illegal dumping is a persistent problem in Philly. By mapping major dumpsites, this group seeks to spur city action9%
PhillyVoice46%By Molly McVety37%8/3/2026, 10:01:00 PM
DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick and an HBCU sports renaissance in Philadelphia32%
The Philadelphia Tribune56%By Kylan Watson54%8/3/2026, 9:01:00 PM
Philly's parallel parking contest will showcase drivers' skills. Its organizers hope it also spurs better etiquette9%
PhillyVoice46%By Michael Tanenbaum27%8/3/2026, 2:01:00 AM
Washington Avenue’s revamped route to the Delaware River offers a wide sidewalk and new bike path15%
Billy Penn17%By Meir Rinde34%8/3/2026, 2:00:00 AM
For over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has been a pioneer in its field14%
PhillyVoice46%By Molly McVety37%7/31/2026, 1:00:08 PM
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 'intends to' join Sixers, reunite with LeBron James31%
PhillyVoice46%By Adam Aaronson39%7/24/2026, 9:17:44 PM
'Blow Out' hit theaters 45 years ago. It's a time capsule of early '80s Philly14%
PhillyVoice46%By Kristin Hunt30%7/24/2026, 2:01:00 AM
6ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with 'Action News'23%
PhillyVoice46%By Michael Tanenbaum27%7/23/2026, 4:19:21 PM
Mayor Parker must fix up former Philadelphia History Museum, preservationists say59%
PhillyVoice46%By Kristin Hunt30%7/23/2026, 3:18:25 PM
Jenkintown man allegedly impersonated FBI agent at Philly grocery store14%
PhillyVoice46%By Michaela Althouse17%7/23/2026, 10:14:39 AM