“You’re wrong because you’re out of shape.”
Answer: Ad hominem
“Either you invest aggressively or you’ll never build wealth.”
Answer: False dichotomy
“This diet cures all diseases.” → challenged → “I just mean it helps some people feel better.”
Answer: Motte-and-bailey
“So you think people should never enjoy life?”
Answer: Straw man
“This must be effective—scientists support it.”
Answer: Appeal to authority
“Social media is completely toxic.” → challenged → “I just mean it can be harmful in excess.”
Answer: Motte-and-bailey
“You don’t understand finances—you’re broke.”
Answer: Ad hominem
“Either you save every penny or you’ll be poor forever.”
Answer: False dichotomy
“So you’re saying we should never trust doctors?”
Answer: Straw man
“This stock is a great buy—famous investors are buying it.”
Answer: Appeal to authority
“Hard work is all you need to succeed.” → challenged → “I just mean hard work is important.”
Answer: Motte-and-bailey
“You’re just jealous, that’s why you disagree.”
Answer: Ad hominem
“Either you eat clean or you’re unhealthy.”
Answer: False dichotomy
“So you think talent doesn’t matter at all?”
Answer: Straw man
“This supplement works—top athletes use it.”
Answer: Appeal to authority
“Technology is ruining society.” → challenged → “I just mean it has downsides.”
Answer: Motte-and-bailey
“You don’t get it because you’re too young.”
Answer: Ad hominem
“Either you follow this workout plan or you’ll stay weak forever.”
Answer: False dichotomy
“So you want to ban all technology?”
Answer: Straw man
“This must be true—a celebrity said it.”
Answer: Appeal to authority
“Travel is a waste of time.” → challenged → “I just mean it’s not always necessary.”
Answer: Motte-and-bailey
“Your opinion doesn’t count—you’re not successful.”
Answer: Ad hominem
“Either you follow your passion or you’ll hate your life.”
Answer: False dichotomy
“So you think success should be easy?”
Answer: Straw man
