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What is Not Even Wrong?

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Not even wrong is an argument, research paper or scientific study that is so completely flawed that it can be difficult to defeat it. For example, an argument that is nonsensical or poorly structured can be difficult to counter since it may have no clear meaning.
Overview: Not Even Wrong
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Definition
An argument that is so flawed that it is difficult to defeat.
Attributed To
Wolfgang Pauli, theoretical physicist
Notes
Meaningless statements can be defeated by pointing out that they are meaningless. However, it tends to be extremely hard to explain why something lacks meaning.
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