| Pollyanna\'s Ploy, Unbridled Optimism |
Logical Fallacy of Pollyanna's Ploy, Unbridled OptimismThe Logical Fallacy of Pollyanna's Ploy, Unbridled Optimism occurs when warnings, reprimands, signs of danger, etc. are ignored. This is the opposite side of the appeal to fear fallacy. There are times to change course because disaster is imminent. Risk management can sometimes avoid or mitigate future problems. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Pollyanna's Ploy, Unbridled OptimismRocky: “Look out. The cliff is right behind you. It’s time to stop walking backwards.” Sandy: “Nothing bad will happen.” Sometimes, it's good to check out the risks. Rocky: “Since you have already admitted that you don’t meet God’s acceptable level of righteousness (you have used the name of Jesus as a curse word, stolen, lusted after women, and hated people), and God is a righteous judge, if you would die tomorrow, would God give you Heaven or Hell?” Sandy: “Hell, but I would be fine in Hell.” Rocky: “One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly-- beyond recovery. Proverbs 29:1” Sandy may be able to rationalize his choice, but that won't change the result. 
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