Genetic Fallacy

Judging something as good or bad based on where it comes from, rather than its actual merits. Dismissing evidence because of its source without evaluating its content.

Example

"That study was funded by Big Pharma, so its conclusions must be wrong" — without examining the methodology.

Theories on Conspirafy that exhibit this fallacy

• The Moon Landing Hoax — Dismissing all NASA evidence because "NASA would lie to protect itself"
• The Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Engineering Mystery — Dismissing archaeological evidence because "mainstream archaeology has an agenda"

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