Don't be swayed by the 'Bandwagon Fallacy'—popularity doesn't equal truth. Make informed decisions. 🧠🚀 #BandwagonFallacy #MentalModels #CriticalThinking #LogicalFallacies #IndependentThinking

The bandwagon fallacy occurs when the validity of an argument is based on the popularity of the belief or action rather than its merit. In other words, the argument suggests that because many people believe or do something, it must be true or correct. However, the popularity of a belief or action does not necessarily make it valid or rational.

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