{"id":7171,"date":"2023-10-13T18:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T18:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=7171"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:26:09","slug":"slippery-slope-fallacies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/writing\/slippery-slope-fallacies","title":{"rendered":"Understanding (and avoiding) slippery slope fallacies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">A common argument made by those who are against student loan forgiveness is that it\u2019s a slippery slope into higher inflation rates and an endless cycle of forgiveness. Understanding this kind of logical fallacy can help you respond to them and will ensure that you avoid using them on your own. 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