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> In retrospect the soccer was a mistake for this kid. Do you not see how the absurdity of this sentence exposes the fallacy in the preceding paragraph? Neithe
by wtallis 5y ago
> In retrospect the soccer was a mistake for this kid.
Do you not see how the absurdity of this sentence exposes the fallacy in the preceding paragraph? Neither soccer nor computers are at all plausible causes of these serious mental health problems. That's just a simple post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy. At most, they could merely be the context in which other issues developed into a serious problem.
- watwut 5y ago> Neither soccer nor computers are at all plausible causes of these serious mental health problems. In some soccer clubs and in some computer subcultures, large issue is peer influence. The values and behavior you learn are causing problems. And yes, removing the child from the peers influence oftentimes in fact makes the child improve a lot. In this case also, the excessive gaming is contributing to mental health problems. It feels good temporarily or while playing, but does not cure the problem. Instead, it makes it worst due to isolation.