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A broader, often First World political version of the previous fallacy, where one dismisses scientific findings, theoretical frameworks, and even well‑established [social science] by appealing to an idealized “real life.” This rhetoric typically surfaces in debates about climate policy, public health, education, or social welfare: “Real life isn’t a textbook,” “People in [the real world] don’t care about theory,” “Real life is more complex than your models.” The fallacy is that it positions the speaker as a hard‑nosed pragmatist while using “real life” as a rhetorical shield to ignore evidence that challenges their preferred policies. It’s a favorite of [politicians] and pundits who want to appear grounded while rejecting expertise that inconveniences them.
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