Propaganda Techniques

proof by anecdote - making broad generalizations based on individual stories or isolated examples that support that generalization.


33:43 : The speaker uses a single personal story to imply a general trend without providing broader evidence. more...
02:22 : A speaker presents a personal story about a single community's concerns as evidence of a widespread sentiment without additional support. more...
09:49 : The politician presents a single positive anecdote from a local insurance exchange as evidence of the success of Obamacare, implicitly generalizing from this isolated example. more...