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Techniques: 3.3 The Logic of Nonsense

As any self-respecting nonsequitur will tell you, the art of constructing a coherent argument is overrated.

Step 1: Begin with a bold, attention-grabbing assertion.

  1. Make it as loud as possible.
  2. Use all caps if you must.

Step 2: Add a sprinkling of vague, meaningless terms.

  1. Something, something, synergy.
  2. Paradigm, paradigm, paradigm.

Step 3: Conclude with an abrupt, nonsequitous statement.

Voila! You've just crafted a piece of nonsense that's sure to boggle the minds of all who read it.

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