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vendingmachine commented on the word hasty generalization fallacy
This fallacy occurs when someone draws expansive conclusions based on inadequate or insufficient evidence. In other words, they jump to conclusions about the validity of a proposition with some — but not enough — evidence to back it up, and overlook potential counterarguments.
Opposite of slothful induction fallacy.
June 15, 2023