Dodging the Question

The Art of Evasion

When faced with an inconvenient inquiry, a skilled deceiver knows that sometimes the best course of action is to simply sidestep the question.

• Parring the Question
• Deflecting with Data
• Evasion by Evidence

Theories of DeceptionParring the Question

This involves using a combination of verbal jargon and cleverly crafted non-sequiturs to deflect the inquiry and shift focus to a more... "relevant" topic.

• Advanced Parrying Techniques
• Evasive Answers to Common Questions

Deflecting with Data

A skilled deceiver knows that sometimes the best defense is a good offense. By presenting a deluge of data, one can overwhelm the inquire and shift attention away from the actual question.

• Statistical Manipulation
• Data Overload: The Art of Information Fatigue

Evasion by Evidence

When all else fails, one can resort to presenting evidence that seems convincing but is, in fact, nothing of the sort.

• Fabricated Evidence: The Art of Creating a False Narrative
• Selective Evidence: The Art of Omission

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