Fallacy of Exhaustive Conviction

The fallacy of demanding that one's opponent be absolutely, exhaustively convinced before any action can be taken or any conclusion reached. "You're not 100% certain, so you can't act." The fallacy sets an impossible standard—complete conviction, total certainty, no doubt whatsoever—and uses it to block any decision, any action, any conclusion. It's the logic of the certainty trap applied to conviction: since nothing can be known with absolute certainty, nothing can be done. The Fallacy of Exhaustive Conviction is beloved of those who want to maintain the status quo, who can always find a reason to wait, to study further, to demand more certainty.

Fallacy of Exhaustive Conviction Example: "She was 95% sure the policy would help, but he demanded exhaustive conviction: 'You can't be absolutely certain, so we can't act.' The 5% doubt was enough to block the 95% certainty. The Fallacy of Exhaustive Conviction had done its work: making action impossible by demanding impossible certainty."

by Abzugal February 21, 2026

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by TheSpartanicaOfAnyHellstromu3e April 28, 2025

Exhasturbated

A feeling that mixes the exhaustion, calm and breathlessness following a much-enjoyed session of self-love (also could be the result of a partner's help).

Can be used in various tense, i.e.: Exhasturbation, Exhasturbate, Exhasturbated, Exhasturbating.

Not sure if I can go out later. Tonight was a really special evening for me, and now I feel WAY too exhasturbated.

by SlightlyTired November 7, 2018