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logical fallacy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hasty Generalization | Draws a broad conclusion on too little evidence |
| Red Herring | Presents extra information to distract from the topic |
| Ad Hominem Attack | Attacks the person/group presenting the opposite view |
| Appeal to Authority | Makes the case an 'expert' agrees, so the claim must be true |
| Appeal to Complexity | States the issues is too complicated to understand |
| False Dichotomy | Sets up an "either/or" choice |