When you assume that something is true because it hasn't been proven false, what are you engaging in?
A) a logical fallacy
B) critical thinking
C) an argument
D) slow thinking

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Assuming something is true because it hasn't been proven false is engaging in a logical fallacy, specifically an argument from ignorance. This fallacy occurs when it's claimed that a premise is true only because it has not been proven false, or vice versa.

When You Assume That Something Is True Because It Hasn't