Definition
You said that if we allow A to happen, then Z will eventually happen too, therefore A should not happen.
What is "Slippery Slope"?
Whilst rallying support for his plan to fundamentally undermine citizens' rights, the Supreme Leader told the people they were either on his side, or they were on the side of the enemy.
What is "black or white"?
If we allow CRISPR gene editing, soon scientists will create designer babies, and eventually, we’ll have a society where only genetically enhanced people can succeed.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
You asked a question that had a presumption built into it so that it couldn't be answered without appearing guilty.
What is "loaded question"?
The medicine man rolled into town on his bandwagon offering various natural remedies, such as very special plain water. He said that it was only natural that people should be wary of 'artificial' medicines such as antibiotics.
What is "appeal to nature"?
You said that because an authority thinks something, it must therefore be true.
What is "appeal to Authority"?
After Sally presents an eloquent and compelling case for a more equitable taxation system, Sam asks the audience whether we should believe anything from a woman who isn't married, was once arrested, and smells a bit weird.
CRISPR is unnatural and playing God! We shouldn't mess with nature
Appeal to emotion
You judged something as either good or bad on the basis of where it comes from, or from whom it came.
What is "genetic"?
Holly said that vaccinations caused autism in children, but her scientifically well-read friend Caleb said that this claim had been debunked and proven false. Their friend Alice offered a compromise that vaccinations must cause some autism, just not all autism.
What is ”middle ground“?
You attempted to manipulate an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.
What is "appeal to emotion"?
Luke didn't want to eat his sheep's brains with chopped liver and brussel sprouts, but his father told him to think about the poor, starving children in a third world country who weren't fortunate enough to have any food at all.
What is “appeal to emotion”?
Why worry about using CRISPR to cure genetic diseases when we still have global warming to solve
Red Herring
You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack.
What is "strawman"?
Nicole identified that Hannah had committed a logical fallacy, but instead of addressing the substance of her claim, Hannah accused Nicole of committing a fallacy earlier on in the conversation.
What is “tu quoque”?
You cherry-picked a data cluster to suit your argument, or found a pattern to fit a presumption.
What is "the texas sharpshooter"?
Red had come up six times in a row on the roulette wheel, so Greg knew that it was close to certain that black would be next up. Suffering an economic form of natural selection with this thinking, he soon lost all of his savings.
What is “the gambler’s fallacy”?
Mark is trying to decide whether to support the use of CRISPR. After learning it originated from Jennifer Doudna, he decides not to because he doesn't like the name Jennifer.
What is the "genetic" fallacy?
You presented two alternative states as the only possibilities when, in fact, more possibilities exist.
What is "black or white"?
Shamus pointed a drunken finger at Sean and asked him to explain how so many people could believe in leprechauns if they're only a silly old superstition. Sean, however, had had a few too many Guinness himself and fell off his chair.
What is “bandwagon”?
You made what could be called an appeal to purity as a way to dismiss relevant criticisms or flaws of your argument.
What is "no true scotsman"?
The word of Zorbo the Great is flawless and perfect. We know this because it says so in The Great and Infallible Book of Zorbo's Best and Most Truest Things that are Definitely True and Should Not Ever Be Questioned.
What is “begging the question“?
Everyone in the biotech industry supports CRISPR, so it must be safe
Bandwagon (Appeal to popularity)
You avoided having to engage with criticism by turning it back on the accuser - you answered criticism with criticism.
What is "tu quoque"?
Daniel was a precocious child and had a liking for logic. He reasoned that atoms are invisible, and that he was made of atoms and therefore invisible too. Unfortunately, despite his thinky skills, he lost the game of hide and go seek.
What is “composition/division“?