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What is Illogical Success?

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Illogical success is a strategy or approach that tends to work despite its apparent absurdity that is difficult to explain with logic. This is commonly found in areas such as art, culture and social processes that are heavily influenced by human factors.

Example

A politician may make statements about economics or technology that experts in each respective field consider illogical. Nonetheless, the statements may boost their popularity and chances of election.
Overview: Illogical Success
Type
Fallacy
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Definition
An illogical strategy that is nonetheless successful.
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