I think there’s a related rhetorical trick that’s something like redefining the applause lights, or brand extension.
Greens believe the sky is green. I want them to believe the entire world is green. I will use their commitment to sky greeness and just persuade them it means something slightly different.
Clouds are kind of like the sky so should really be considered green if you’re being fair about things. And rain is in the sky, who are you to say it’s not green? Rain falls on the ground, which is therefore also part of the sky.
After a while, you can persuade people that, since the sky is green, obviously rocks are green.
This explanation isn’t great but more practical examples are somewhat mindkilling.
I think there’s a related rhetorical trick that’s something like redefining the applause lights, or brand extension.
Greens believe the sky is green. I want them to believe the entire world is green. I will use their commitment to sky greeness and just persuade them it means something slightly different.
Clouds are kind of like the sky so should really be considered green if you’re being fair about things. And rain is in the sky, who are you to say it’s not green? Rain falls on the ground, which is therefore also part of the sky.
After a while, you can persuade people that, since the sky is green, obviously rocks are green.
This explanation isn’t great but more practical examples are somewhat mindkilling.