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Red Herring Fallacy
- Red herring fallacies distract from the original argument by changing the subject.
- Watch for this, especially when winning, as losers may abruptly shift topics.
Argument from Authority
- The argument from authority fallacy asserts something is true due to the source's status.
- This is flawed as even reputable sources are susceptible to errors.
Begging the Question
- Begging the question fallacies present conclusions as self-evident, needing no justification.
- This can trap individuals in insular worlds, resistant to questioning beliefs.