1. Word cloud
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What do you think of when you hear "slippery slope"?
2. Slide
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A slippery slope argument is a logical fallacy that suggests a specific action or event will lead to a disasterous outcome. This type of argument often appeals to emotion rather than logic and is meant to scare people into making a certain decision. It is important to recognize when this type of argument is being used to make an informed decisions.
Slippery Slope Argument
3. Poll
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Do you think the slippery slope argument is a valid form of reasoning?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- I'm not sure
4. Open question
300 seconds
How is this argument a slippery slope? "If we allow students to use smartphones during lunch breaks, it will lead to rampant cellphone use in classrooms. This will then result in distractions, decreased academic performance, and a decline in educational standards. Eventually, our entire education system will collapse, and we'll have a generation of technology-dependent individuals incapable of critical thinking."
5. Slide
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They rely on a chain of hypothetical events without providing sufficient evidence or logical reasoning to establish a causal connection between each step.
Why they are problematic?
6. Slide
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Lack of evidence: Slippery slope arguments often fail to provide concrete evidence or empirical data to support the claim that one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences. They rely on speculative or hypothetical scenarios without demonstrating a clear cause-and-effect relationship. Ignoring alternative possibilities: Slippery slope arguments tend to overlook alternative paths or possibilities that could arise from a particular action or decision. They assume a linear progression from one event to another without considering other factors that could influence the outcome.
Why they are problematic?
7. Slide
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Why they are problematic?
8. Slide
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Why they are problematic?
9. Drawings
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10. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
In your own words, describe the term "slippery slope" and why it is problematic.
11. Open question
300 seconds
Why do you think slippery slope arguments are often viewed with skepticism?
12. Open question
300 seconds
How would you evaluate a slippery slope argument to determine whether or not it is valid?
13. Open question
300 seconds
"If we legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, it will eventually lead to the complete legalization of all drugs. This will result in widespread drug abuse, addiction, and societal decay. We will see an increase in crime rates, a breakdown of law and order, and a generation of drug-dependent individuals."
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