Must be FalseDiff: Hard

Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: Electronic gadgets make our thinking lazy. This is a problem because being a sharp, critical thinker is the only way to stop politicians from using emotional tricks to lie to us.

Reasoning: Electronic media promotes sloppy thinking, while critical thinking is the sole defense against political manipulators who use emotional language to distort reality.

Analysis: In a 'Must be False' scenario, we are looking for a statement that directly contradicts the logic provided. The sociologist establishes a 'necessary condition' by stating that critical thinking is the *only* protection against demagogues. Therefore, any scenario where someone is protected from a demagogue but lacks critical thinking skills would be impossible. Keep an eye out for an answer that suggests a person could be immune to emotional manipulation through some other means, like simple intuition or avoiding media altogether. Such a claim would violate the 'only adequate protection' rule.

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If the sociologist's statements are true, then each of the following statements could be true EXCEPT:

Correct Answer
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Claiming that the mere presence of an orderly system of government provides adequate protection against demagogues contradicts “critical thinking is the only adequate protection.” It posits a different, standalone adequate protection, which the sociologist’s statement rules out.
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