The medicine man rolled into town on his bandwagon offering various natural remedies, such as very special plain water. He said that it was only natural that people should be wary of 'artificial' medicines such as antibiotics. Identify the fallacy.

Whilst rallying support for his plan to fundamentally undermine citizens' rights, the Supreme Leader told the people they were either on his side, or they were on the side of the enemy. Identify the fallacy.

Not able to defend his position that evolution 'isn't true' Bob says that he knows a scientist who also questions evolution (and presumably isn't a primate). Identify the fallacy.

Nicole identified that Hannah had committed a logical fallacy, but instead of addressing the substance of her claim, Hannah accused Nicole of committing a fallacy earlier on in the conversation. Identify the fallacy.

Grace and Helen were both romantically interested in Brad. One day, with Brad sitting within earshot, Grace asked in an inquisitive tone whether Helen was still having problems with her drug habit. Identify the fallacy

Angus declares that Scotsmen do not put sugar on their porridge, to which Lachlan points out that he is a Scotsman and puts sugar on his porridge. Furious, like a true Scot, Angus yells that no true Scotsman sugars his porridge. (This is practically a free question) Identify the fallacy?

Holly said that vaccinations caused autism in children, but her scientifically well-read friend Caleb said that this claim had been debunked and proven false. Their friend Alice offered a compromise that vaccinations must cause some autism, just not all autism. Identify the fallacy

Recognising that Amanda had committed a fallacy in arguing that we should eat healthy food because a nutritionist said it was popular, Alyse said we should therefore eat bacon double cheeseburgers every day. Identify the fallacy

Accused on the 6 o'clock news of corruption and taking bribes, the senator said that we should all be very wary of the things we hear in the media, because we all know how very unreliable the media can be. Identify the fallacy

Identify the Law meaning. DISCOVER EACH MAN'S THUMBSCREW

The perfect courtier thrives in a world where everything revolves around power and political dexterity. He has

mastered the art of indirection; he flatters, yields to superiors, and asserts power over others in the most oblique

and graceful manner. Learn and apply the laws of courtiership and there will be no limit to how Jar you can

rise in the court.

If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid. Identify the law.

LAW 27

PLAY ON PEOPLE'S NEED TO BELIEVE TO CREATE A CULT LIKE FOLLOWING

People have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. Become the focal point of such desire by offering

them a cause, a new faith to follow. Keep your words vague but full of promise; emphasize enthusiasm over

rationality and clear thinking. Give your new disciples rituals to perform, ask them to make sacrifices on your

behalf. In the absence of organized religion and grand causes, your new belief system will bring you untold power

LAW 26

RECREATE YOURSELF

You must seem a paragon oJ civility and efficiency: Your hands are never soiled by mistakes and nasty deeds.

Maintain such a spotless appearance by using others as scapegoats and cat 's-paws to disguise your

LAW 31

CONTROL THE OPTIONS: GET OTHERS TO P LAY WITH THE CARDS YOU DEAL

The best deceptions are the ones that seem to give the other person a choice: Your victims feel they are in contral,

but are actually your puppets. Give people options that come out in your favor whichever one they choose. Forr;e

them to make choices between the lesser of two evils, both of which seroe your purpose. Put them on the horns of

a dilemma: They are gored wherever they turn.

LAW 32

PLAY TO PEOPLE'S FANTASIES

The truth is often avoided because it is ugly and unpleasant. Never appeal to truth and reality unless you are

prepared for the anger that comes from disenchantment. Life is so harsh and distressing that people who can

manufacture romance or conjure up fantasy are like oases in the desert: Everyone flocks to them. There is great

power in tapping into the fantasies of the masses.

LAW 30

PLAN ALL THE WAY TO THE END

Your actions must seem natural and executed with ease. All the toil and practice that go into them, and also

all the clever tricks, must be concealed. When you act, act effortlessly, as if you could do much more. Avoid the

temptation of revealing how hard you work-it only raises questions. Teach no one your tricks or they will be

used against you.

LAW 40

AVOID STEPPING INTO A GREAT MAN'S SHOES

'What is offered for free is dangerous-it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation. 'What has worth

is worth paying Jor. By paying your own way you stay clear oJ gratitude, guilt, and deceit. It is also often wise

to pay the full price--there is no cutting corners with excellence. Be lavish with your money and keep it circulating, for generosity is a sign and a magnet for power.

LAW 48

ASSUME FORMLESSNESS

By taking a shape, by having a visible plan, you open yourself to attack. Instead of taking a form for your

enemy to grasp, keep yourself adaptable and on the move. Accept the fact that nothing is certain and no law is

fixed. The best way to protect yourself is to be as fluid and formless as water; never bet on stability or lasting

order. Everything changes.