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Logical Fallacy of Argument by Fast Talking / Information Overload / Bang-Bang-BangInformation overload is one of the many smokescreens that are used to cover the fact that the reasoning is based on one of the three fallacies of Agrippa's trilemma. Whenever a logical fallacy is committed, the fallacy has its roots in Agrippa's trilemma. All human thought (without Divine revelation) is based on one of three unhappy possibilities. These three possibilities are infinite regress, circular reasoning, or axiomatic thinking. This problem is known as Agrippa's trilemma. Some have claimed that only logic and math can be known without Divine revelation; however, that is not true. There is no reason to trust either logic or math without Divine revelation. Science is also limited to the pragmatic because of the weakness on human reasoning, which is known as Agrippa's trilemma. This is a fallacy that superimposes another level of fallacy on top or one or more of the three fallacies of Agrippa's trilemma. The logical fallacy of argument by fast talking occurs when someone speaks too quickly for the audience to process or keeps asking questions without allowing time to process and answer. This may involve moving from subject to subject with glittering generalities each of which would take hours of research to verify or refute. Communication is based on rapport. If someone is going to influence someone else, they must connect. People speak at different rates of speed. Some think more deeply about things than others, which takes more time in processing each thought. If you match talking speed with the other person, you are more likely to be able to connect with them. If you wait until you see that the audience seems to be getting a concept, you can move on to the next concept. If not, you are better off sticking to the same concept until it is understood. Examples of Logical Fallacy of Argument by Fast Talking / Information Overload / Bang-Bang-BangAsking one challenging question after another without giving the other person a chance to answer. There is a brainwashing technique used by some cults in which two cult members walk side by side with one initiate, each talking fast into the ear on their side. This is believed to confuse that mind and makes it pliable so they can brainwash the person. A Christian with a canned pitch Gospel presentation who clicks into gear and starts rattling off the pitch at any sign that someone may be near them. People end up saying that they accept Jesus just to turn off the recording but later say, “Wow, that was weird.” 
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