A fallacy where someone defends a dysfunctional system, practice, or institution by pointing to its functional outcomes, ignoring the human and ecological costs, the alternatives that might work better, and the unsustainable nature of the "success." Classic in defenses of late-stage capitalism: "But it works!" while pointing to technological innovation or GDP growth, ignoring inequality, ecological collapse, labor exploitation, and the fact that "works" is doing a lot of ideological work. The fallacy lies in treating partial functionality as full justification, immediate outcomes as long-term sustainability, and selective metrics as comprehensive evaluation. It's the logical form of "the economy is doing great" while the planet burns and people struggle to afford housing.
"But It Works" Fallacy "Amazon delivers packages in hours—capitalism works! That's the 'But It Works' Fallacy. Works for whom? At what cost? For how long? Delivery speed doesn't excuse warehouse conditions, environmental impact, or destroyed local economies. 'It works' is not an argument—it's a confession that you're not counting the costs."
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Bath & Body Works' semi annual sale starts today, I'm heading to the mall after work.
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I really want that snowman candle holder. But do I need it? I'm trying to be good.
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