Fallacies in Media & Social Media

Dismisses a claim by insulting the speaker instead of addressing the argument.

Alters meaning by changing emphasis, stress, or selective quoting.

Attacks the person making the argument instead of the argument.

Exploits ambiguous grammar or structure to imply a misleading conclusion.

Treats a claim as true solely because an authority or expert said so.

Claims something is acceptable or correct because many people do it.

Dismisses critique by claiming the issue is too complex to resolve or understand.

Argues a claim is true or false based on desirable or undesirable outcomes.

Leans on feelings like fear, pity, or pride instead of reasons.