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Inflation of Conflict

Presents a disagreement as a dramatic clash when the actual gap may be smaller or more nuanced.

Definition

Presents a disagreement as a dramatic clash when the actual gap may be smaller or more nuanced.

Example
A modest policy disagreement is described as a battle for the soul of civilization.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Presents a disagreement as a dramatic clash when the actual gap may be smaller or more nuanced. In practice, the key question is whether the conclusion is supported by evidence and logic, or whether it depends on this reasoning shortcut instead.

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