Fascinating on Nostr: 12. Shifting goalposts: Constantly changing the criteria for what counts as "proof" ...
12. Shifting goalposts: Constantly changing the criteria for what counts as "proof" or what would count as disproof. Moving away from the original claim whenever it's challenged.
13. Selective skepticism: Hyper-skeptical about mainstream or verified information but strangely gullible toward unverified claims that support their narrative.
14. Relying on ‘secret’ or ‘insider’ knowledge: If their "truth" relies on privileged information that only they or a select few can access, it’s probably designed to be unverifiable.
15. Overuse of jargon or vague terminology: When they fill explanations with confusing terms or pseudo-scientific language to sound credible, often to create a false sense of authority.
16. Logical fallacies and misinterpretation of data: They might cherry-pick data, use strawman arguments, or misrepresent studies to support their views, especially without clear citations.
13. Selective skepticism: Hyper-skeptical about mainstream or verified information but strangely gullible toward unverified claims that support their narrative.
14. Relying on ‘secret’ or ‘insider’ knowledge: If their "truth" relies on privileged information that only they or a select few can access, it’s probably designed to be unverifiable.
15. Overuse of jargon or vague terminology: When they fill explanations with confusing terms or pseudo-scientific language to sound credible, often to create a false sense of authority.
16. Logical fallacies and misinterpretation of data: They might cherry-pick data, use strawman arguments, or misrepresent studies to support their views, especially without clear citations.