Ch. 10
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Chapter 10 · Arguments and Explanations
Lesson 4 · Arguments and Explanations
Escape the False Choice
Generate overlooked options when a problem is framed as only A or B.
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Concept
Two options are not always the only options
A false choice presents a problem as either-or when combinations, trials, exceptions or different goals create more possibilities.
Example
Ban phones or allow everything
Click to zoomIllustration supporting Ban phones or allow everythingA school debate may ignore supervised use, phone-free periods, accessibility exceptions and storage rules. More options allow a better match to the actual goal.