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Is this a logical fallacy?I cant describe it very well, but when youre in an argument with someone, and they quickly tell other people an embellished version of what story, to get more people on their side, to make it more likely that they win the argument. Is that a logical fallacy or not? |
| asked on Sunday, Jul 06, 2025 05:08:23 PM by Xander | |
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The person is deliberately altering the narrative to sway others' opinions and gain the upper hand in the conversation. This is not a fallacy in the formal logic sense, but it is manipulative and undermines genuine reasoning and fairness in discourse. It's a combination of logical fallacies (such as straw man or appeal to popularity) and manipulative tactics. Sometimes, this type of behavior can overlap with a false dichotomy. In discussions, it's essential to determine your own goal. If you wish to continue the discussion, follow the technique described by Peter Boghossian ( peterboghossian.com/) in his book, "How to Have Impossible Conversations." Good luck. |
| answered on Sunday, Jul 06, 2025 06:07:14 PM by Dr. Richard | |
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