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Not really defending the OP here, but technically a slippery slope is a logical fallacy. It basically implies that any situation will eventually result in the m
by tsuujin 4y ago
Not really defending the OP here, but technically a slippery slope is a logical fallacy. It basically implies that any situation will eventually result in the most extreme outcome; e.g., if you let a barber cut your hair, eventually they’ll start lopping off limbs too.
It is, of course, not actually used in this manner typically; but, it is probably important to remember that not all things push to absurdity I guess.
- toast0 4y ago> if you let a barber cut your hair, eventually they’ll start lopping off limbs too. Historically, they might have, but we decided barbers shouldn't be healthcare providers and now we have a shortage of healthcare providers.
- visarga 4y agoOh, if it's barber-level health care you want, it's going to be cheaper than regular health care.
- CPLX 4y ago> if you let a barber cut your hair, eventually they’ll start lopping off limbs too. This literally happened until the government eventually stepped in to regulate it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber_surgeon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber_surgeon
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