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Hasty Generalization

Three examples do not a universal truth make Somebody says they won’t hire anyone under 25 because “young people don’t want to work.” Asked how many young people they’ve actually… Read More

Appeal to Nature

Arsenic is natural. Vaccines aren’t. Choose accordingly. “Chemical-free.” “All-natural ingredients.” “The way nature intended.” These phrases sell billions of dollars of products every year. They work because somewhere in human… Read More

Appeal to Novelty

New doesn’t mean better – it means unproven Appeal to tradition says this is old, therefore it’s good. Appeal to novelty says the exact opposite – this is new, therefore… Read More