You can't even open your computer without encountering a logical fallacy. Last week I started up my computer and this message for some antivirus software popped up:
This is a prime example of false dichotomy. We are presented with two options, but at the end of the day they either reinforce only one option, or in this case end up being the same option. When the user tries to get rid of this message, the only option is to activate. What user does have control over is when it is activated, but that is worthless if the program is not wanted. As per definition in the Writing 140 course book; false dichotomy " coercively restricts the range of potential responses" making it a threat to our ability to explore other choices.
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