In this episode, Andre and Timpel talk about something that everyone probably encounters in everyday conversations, whether online or in real life - namely PLURV tactics in communication: pseudo-experts, logical errors, unfulfillable expectations, cherry picking & conspiracy myths . In addition, the fake Klitschko is analyzed at the beginning, which Vienna's mayor Ludwig, among others, fell for. What could have been done better?
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About PLURV: What you need to know!
P is for pseudo-experts. Pseudo-experts are an inflated crowd designed to deceive you with unqualified claims. The pseudo-experts themselves have no real qualifications in the field in which they argue, but due to the sheer number they appear to be omnipresent. They also like to deceive by using technical terms that no person who is not familiar with the matter can use. They often don’t know anything about it themselves, but it sounds “important”.
L for logic error. Logic errors are more or less consciously and intentionally incorporated into a chain of reasoning within the PLURV strategies. Logic errors are incorrect conclusions drawn from basic information that is essentially correct. We have noticed this frequently during the course of the Corona crisis. Certain experts or virologists have made correct basic statements, but have given absolutely wrong results in their interpretation. At the same time, when there are logical errors, ambiguous statements are deliberately made, so that in the end you can claim that you meant something completely different.
U is for unfulfillable expectations. At this point, the rational interlocutor is presented with an excessively high hurdle. You are asked to prove something that this person cannot do. This calls the interlocutor or sometimes the entire science behind it into question.
R for cherry picking. With this strategy, the manipulating interlocutor simply selects the points that suit him or her.
Cherry-picking involves intentionally setting the frame of meaning of a topic in such a way that counter-evidence or weak points in the argument fall out of the frame of meaning. Only sources or statements that suit the manipulating interlocutor are chosen. Such statements are often accompanied by anecdotes and subjective experiences. The user of this PLURV strategy relies on a (sometimes emotional) story that can hardly be verified.
V for conspiracy myths. Here we have arrived at an area where nothing can be proven or disproven. Conspiracy myths are simply stories, some of which are based on ancient stories. These meaningful stories usually sound familiar and therefore credible. This means that the entire scientific discussion or rational argument is undermined. This is about feelings and perceived content.
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