The black and white fallacy, also known as the false dilemma or false dichotomy, occurs when someone presents a situation as having only two mutually exclusive options or outcomes, overlooking the possibility of alternatives or shades of gray. This oversimplified view ignores the complexity of real-world scenarios and limits options to a binary choice.

Life isn't always binary—beware the 'Black and White Fallacy' that ignores the complexities in between. 🧠⚖️ #BlackAndWhiteFallacy #MentalModels #CriticalThinking #Complexity #LogicalFallacies #Nuance

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