People think Ad Hominem attacks are arguments. They are literally the top of most lists of common logical fallacies. People who use them are not worthy of debate. https://t.co/wQm02YmEJZ

human emotions, beliefs, or societal norms as opposed to relying on sound logic. Depth over Surface: The presence of a fallacy doesn't invalidate an argument’s core claim but highlights a flaw in its reasoning. This reinforces the importance of probing deeper into arguments rather than accepting them at face value. Empowerment Through Knowledge:

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It’s how all propaganda campaigns, all the way back to Edward Bernays in the 1920’s to Soviet misinfo in the Cold War roll out–the goal isn’t to replace the truth with a lie. The goal is to muddy the notion of knowable truth so thoroughly that people give up ever finding it. (a much lighter lift and just as effective)

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