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A '''distortion''' is something twisted out of a proper or natural [[relation]] to its parts. A distortion can also be a false or misleading [[account]] of something. | A '''distortion''' is something twisted out of a proper or natural [[relation]] to its parts. A distortion can also be a false or misleading [[account]] of something. | ||
| + | * Once you've simplified and distorted an opponent's position into a shredible [[strawman]] (reminiscent of deep-sea creatures brought up to surface pressure in nets), you can conclude anything you want to about your opponent's point of view. [http://www.enformy.com/dma-Chap7.htm#N_24_] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 13:40, February 26, 2009
A distortion is something twisted out of a proper or natural relation to its parts. A distortion can also be a false or misleading account of something.
- Once you've simplified and distorted an opponent's position into a shredible strawman (reminiscent of deep-sea creatures brought up to surface pressure in nets), you can conclude anything you want to about your opponent's point of view. [1]