The idea that introducing or accepting a single paradox means introducing and accepting an infinite amount of subsequent other paradoxes, because of the first paradox.
The main take away here is you don't want to introduce any paradoxes to a line of reasoning or any model, because you'll have to also by proxy also accept an infinite amount of other paradoxes that are thus created by the first one as a consequence.
The main take away here is you don't want to introduce any paradoxes to a line of reasoning or any model, because you'll have to also by proxy also accept an infinite amount of other paradoxes that are thus created by the first one as a consequence.
Paradoxical Domino Effect Example #1: God exists therefore any other god could also exist. Since God exists so could faeries, werewolves, vampires, Big Foot, and The Loch Ness monster. Since faeries could exist as a consequence of this, magic also must exist since they use magic.
Paradoxical Domino Effect Example #2: Going back in time is possible; therefore, you can go back in time and kill your own grandpa so you couldn't be born. Since you can't be born you must not exist. Since you no longer exist... wait what if going back in time is actually just a copy of the past you are going into? So there must be infinite pasts you can go into. Since there are infinite pasts you can go into...
Paradoxical Domino Effect Example #2: Going back in time is possible; therefore, you can go back in time and kill your own grandpa so you couldn't be born. Since you can't be born you must not exist. Since you no longer exist... wait what if going back in time is actually just a copy of the past you are going into? So there must be infinite pasts you can go into. Since there are infinite pasts you can go into...
by ApplesPotatoGardner November 19, 2023
Answer Erosion (noun)
A logical fallacy in which a person repeatedly asks increasingly difficult or detailed questions to undermine the validity of earlier correct answers. The goal is to gradually discredit the original responses, despite them being accurate, by introducing new and higher standards of inquiry that were not present when the answers were first given. This tactic can also be used to distract from or avoid addressing the original point being contested.
A logical fallacy in which a person repeatedly asks increasingly difficult or detailed questions to undermine the validity of earlier correct answers. The goal is to gradually discredit the original responses, despite them being accurate, by introducing new and higher standards of inquiry that were not present when the answers were first given. This tactic can also be used to distract from or avoid addressing the original point being contested.
Example:
Person A: "The capital of France is Paris."
Person B: "But what’s the population of Paris? Can you tell me the exact area of Paris? What about the history of Paris in the 18th century?"
Person A: "Well, I didn’t give all those details, but the answer is still correct."
Person B: "Ah, but you didn’t really know the full story, did you?"
In this example, Person B uses Answer Erosion not only to undermine Person A's correct response by raising the bar with more complex questions but also to shift the focus away from the original, simple fact (the capital of France), effectively distracting from the main point.
Person A: "The capital of France is Paris."
Person B: "But what’s the population of Paris? Can you tell me the exact area of Paris? What about the history of Paris in the 18th century?"
Person A: "Well, I didn’t give all those details, but the answer is still correct."
Person B: "Ah, but you didn’t really know the full story, did you?"
In this example, Person B uses Answer Erosion not only to undermine Person A's correct response by raising the bar with more complex questions but also to shift the focus away from the original, simple fact (the capital of France), effectively distracting from the main point.
by ApplesPotatoGardner December 24, 2024
The Opportunistic Racist follows the same mantra as the Preferential Racist, but is completely self aware of the hypocrisy and doesn't care since their goals are to weaponize grievances in a "rules for thee, but not for me" fashion. The Opportunistic Racist will use tactics such as cry bullying, tu quoque, misdirection, gaslighting, etc to paint their opposition in a bad light. However, they would do any of those same exact same things themselves and not see it as a problem. It's a form of projection, and a weaponization against their opponents of their preferential racism and hatred. They are essentially a more directly malicious version of the Preferential Racist. It is not uncommon to see these people as full time Grievance Grifters / Race Hustlers.
See Preferential Racist
See Crybully / Cry Bully
See Preferential Racist
See Crybully / Cry Bully
Opportunistic Racist: You need to pronounce Serra Heideonslanik's name properly! You don't care enough to pronounce it correctly, because you're racist!
Opportunistic Racist a week earlier: Steve Willawollabingbang is an idiot and I hope he get's hit by a car! How could anyone have given him that position?! (Actual name: Steve Williams)
Opportunistic Racist a week earlier: Steve Willawollabingbang is an idiot and I hope he get's hit by a car! How could anyone have given him that position?! (Actual name: Steve Williams)
by ApplesPotatoGardner November 22, 2023
A website that was once a gathering place for fun and friendly memes which was completely ruined by botted accounts dedicated to pushing left-wing/leftist political propaganda to the front page for the young user base to see and hopefully indoctrinate. Providing any actual evidence that goes against the hivemind results in being immediately downvoted and banned despite the reason simply having an opinion they don't like regardless of you're evidence against their narrative. The political bot accounts use each others memes and recycle them with small changes and intentionally leave out key facts to push lies and to push the idea that fact checking them itself is an act of evil. Without any actual moderation to stop this, it's become a dystopian nightmare. Almost as if John Oliver himself became a website.
Imgur: Funny cute cat video.
Imgur: Sob Story.
Imgur: Cool trick video.
Imgur: THE CONSTITUTION IS WHY YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING DESTROYED! THOSE DAMN REPUBLICANS! ALL HEIL MARX!
Imgur: Sob Story.
Imgur: Cool trick video.
Imgur: THE CONSTITUTION IS WHY YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING DESTROYED! THOSE DAMN REPUBLICANS! ALL HEIL MARX!
by ApplesPotatoGardner March 03, 2023
The label 'transphobe' functions as a snarl word, similar to terms like 'Wog' (Suppressive Person) in Scientology or 'Glober' in Flat-Earth communities. These labels are used to frame outsiders or critics as 'heathens' or, in this case, as 'The Boogeyman.' This form of outsider labeling is designed to equate criticism of the belief system with harassment, fostering a narrative of fraudulent victimhood to shame and silence dissenters. In this context, rejecting transgender ideology is often framed as bigotry, while the belief system itself requires the denial of biological science and reliance on numerous logical fallacies, much like the way flat-earthers deny established physics. In both cases, these labels serve to discredit criticism, reinforcing the belief system by positioning science denial as a marker of 'the other' and by requiring followers to embrace false reasoning. While the Flat-Earth movement tends to be more passive and tolerant of outsiders, transgender ideology is often more aggressive and intolerant of dissent.
"After publicly questioning aspects of transgender ideology on social media, the dissenter was quickly labeled a 'transphobe' by critics— a term intended to shut down the conversation and discredit any opposition to the prevailing narrative of the cult and its allies."
by ApplesPotatoGardner January 16, 2025
Some dude who claims to run a business, and keeps using certain buzzwords like "Cash Flow" and "Going big / Take it to the next level" constantly but in reality is learning by the seat of his pants and really has no idea what he is doing. Big dreamer, but lacks direction and knowledge. Not necessarily a bad guy, but that one Youtube video he watched about running a successful business is running through his head on nonstop repeat everyday and he acts like he's going to be a millionaire in the next 9 months.
Business Bro: Once I achieve optimal synergy with positive cash flow energy I'll blow up and go big so I can take it to the next level! Let's do this!
by ApplesPotatoGardner February 04, 2023
by ApplesPotatoGardner December 08, 2020