By daniel chen
The Appeal to Emotion Fallacy convinces by using emotions instead of logical reasons. Fear and anger are often used to quickly influence decisions. This fallacy is common in politics, advertising, and advocacy, which is active support for a cause. For example, a politician might tell exaggerated stories about their opponent to incite anger and gain more votes. The aim is to make people feel fear or disgust toward the opponent, hoping this will drive them to vote against them. Another example is someone might share a sad story about their hardships to elicit sympathy and ask for money, creating an emotional connection that encourages donations. This fallacy can cause people to act without considering the facts or consequences, leading to irrational decisions and negative outcomes.