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Informal fallacy

Furtive Fallacy

Assumes hidden intent, secret coordination, or deliberate design without sufficient evidence.

Definition

Assumes hidden intent, secret coordination, or deliberate design without sufficient evidence.

Example
The policy changed quietly, which proves there was a secret plot behind it.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Assumes hidden intent, secret coordination, or deliberate design without sufficient evidence. 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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