Not sure if the phrase is used elsewhere, but on the Citations Needed podcast they call this the “normative-descriptive switch.” Basically instead of making a counter argument, you just describe a norm. Example:
A: I think airlines should be punished for losing luggage.
B: It’s common for airlines to lose people’s luggage.
It’s so simple and stupid, but I rarely see it called out.
Not sure if the phrase is used elsewhere, but on the Citations Needed podcast they call this the “normative-descriptive switch.” Basically instead of making a counter argument, you just describe a norm. Example:
A: I think airlines should be punished for losing luggage.
B: It’s common for airlines to lose people’s luggage.
It’s so simple and stupid, but I rarely see it called out.
Yeah but airlines don’t exist to lose people’s luggage. Doesn’t really fit this question. Companies do, indeed, exist to make money.