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It’s not missing a factor that was an issue, but jumping from size to difficulty without justification.

“All cats are mammals therefore all cats are blue.” The conclusion being false isn’t a logical fallacy. However because the conclusion isn’t supported by the argument it is a fallacy.

It common to see this kind of fallacy for example: “Smart people learn things faster, therefore all experts are smart.” Yes, you just said two things that seem related, but that doesn’t mean the first statement implies the second.




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