{ "unit": { "Fallacy": { "InformalFallacy": "AdIgnorantiam" } }, "title": "Galactic Logic Academy: Unveiling the Truth Beyond Ignorance", "screens": [ { "screen_type": "Text", "text": "Welcome, Cadet! Today, we embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind the ad ignorantiam fallacy, also known as the appeal to ignorance. This fallacy arises when someone claims something is true simply because it hasn't been proven false, or vice versa. Ready to sharpen your reasoning skills? Let's dive in!", "question": null, "options": null, "correct_indices": null, "correct_text": null, "hints": null }, { "screen_type": "Text", "text": "In the galaxy, disputes often arise when leaders rely on flawed reasoning. The ad ignorantiam fallacy occurs when a lack of evidence is used as evidence itself. For example, 'No one has proven that aliens don't exist, so they must exist.' This reasoning is invalid and can lead to misguided decisions.", "question": null, "options": null, "correct_indices": null, "correct_text": null, "hints": null }, { "screen_type": "Text", "text": "Remember, Cadet, the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Just because something hasn't been proven false doesn't mean it's true, and vice versa. This is the core of the ad ignorantiam fallacy.", "question": null, "options": null, "correct_indices": null, "correct_text": null, "hints": null }, { "screen_type": "Mcq", "text": "", "question": "Which of the following is an example of the ad ignorantiam fallacy?", "options": [ "No one has proven that intergalactic travel is impossible, so it must be possible.", "If the starship is repaired, it will fly. It is repaired, so it will fly.", "If our planet has peace, then trade will flourish. Trade is flourishing, so we must have peace." ], "correct_indices": [0], "correct_text": null, "hints": [ "Look for reasoning that relies on the lack of evidence as proof." ] }, { "screen_type": "Text", "text": "The ad ignorantiam fallacy can also be used to dismiss claims. For example, 'No one has proven that this new technology works, so it must not work.' This reasoning is equally flawed.", "question": null, "options": null, "correct_indices": null, "correct_text": null, "hints": null }, { "screen_type": "Mcq", "text": "", "question": "Which of the following dismisses a claim using the ad ignorantiam fallacy?", "options": [ "No one has proven that this new propulsion system works, so it must not work.", "If the propulsion system is repaired, it will function. It is repaired, so it will function.", "If the propulsion system is repaired, it will function. It is not repaired, so it will not function." ], "correct_indices": [0], "correct_text": null, "hints": [ "Look for reasoning that dismisses a claim due to lack of evidence." ] }, { "screen_type": "Text", "text": "Congratulations, Cadet! You've completed the Galactic Logic Academy's unit on the ad ignorantiam fallacy. Remember, sound reasoning requires evidence, not the absence of it. Your ability to identify this fallacy will help you bring clarity and truth to the galaxy. The stars are counting on you!", "question": null, "options": null, "correct_indices": null, "correct_text": null, "hints": null } ] }