Deferring to a list of logical fallacies is not an argument nor is it Scientific Method

It includes peer review, replication and publishing.

When I see people debating on the internet, and they start to list off logical fallacies, I can't help but cringe. It's not that I don't think there are logical fallacies in arguments, but more so that these people seem to think that by simply identifying a logical fallacy, they have won the argument. This is not the case.

Just because an argument includes a logical fallacy does not mean that the argument is automatically wrong. In fact, many times, arguments that include logical fallacies can still be quite strong.

The issue with using logical fallacies as a debating tactic is that it often leads to people using them incorrectly. People will identify fallacies that aren't actually fallacies, or they will oversimplify complex arguments into a single fallacy. This does a disservice to both the person you are arguing with and to the argument itself.

If you want to win an argument, the best thing you can do is to actually make a strong argument. This means using evidence and reason to back up your claims. It means avoiding fallacies, but it also means not getting caught up in the trap of thinking that simply identifying a fallacy is enough.

The scientific method is a complex process that is used to test hypotheses and gather data. It is not simply a 5-step process that you learned in grade school. Scientific method involves many different steps, including controls, variables, and the science of statistical analysis. It also includes peer review, replication, and publishing.

Simply put, the scientific method is a way for scientists to test ideas and gather evidence to support or refute them. It is a complex process, but it is the best way we have of understanding the natural world.

When it comes to debate, the scientific method is not a debating tactic. It is a way of gathering evidence and testing hypotheses. It is a way of slowly and carefully building up a body of knowledge. It is not a shortcut to winning an argument.