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Making Claims That Cannot Be Proven Wrong

24 Jul
schad.rick Deprogramming and Education, Upcoming

There is no risk of being proven wrong if a statement is designed to escape fact checking. This tactic centers around claims that cannot be researched due to lack of access to surrounding information, or claims that address something that is beyond proof. If there is no manner to test the accuracy of the statement, audiences must form opinions that are based on other less reliable factors, such as confidence or delivery style. When speakers lack in substance, this tactic helps focus audiences on other qualities they might possess. Additionally, this tactic is often used to stall or deflect away from hardline questions when substantive responses haven’t been prepared or don’t exist.

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