Privacy vs Security
The idea that privacy must be sacrificed to make the job of security forces easier.Freedom vs Security
The idea that freedoms such as the ability to move freely is the opposite of security.Freedom vs Safety
The assertion that there is a fundamental tradeoff between exercising freedom and remaining safe. Ignores the gains and resilience that can be built up with risk taking that can make you antifragile.Us vs Them
The tendency for politicians and other group leaders to present problems as being adversarial and win-lose that could just as easily be win-win.You're either with us, or against us
The accusation that by not supporting a particular approach that you are against an entire ideology, society or system.Overview: False Dichotomy | ||
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Definition | The incorrect assertion that two things are opposites. | |
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