I’ve read the definition, I’ve tried to figure it out, I feel so stupid.
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It’s creating a fake opponent, with “views” you’ve created for them, that you can completely destroy with your own arguments. Bonus points if it bears ANY resemblance to anyone you’re actually arguing with, but history has shown that it’s entirely optional, because your supporters most likely don’t know what your opponents viewpoints actually are, so they’ll just take your word for it.
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