Question

We must be cautious when considering the expansion of space exploration programs. If we continue down this path of funding and promoting space
exploration, we risk a catastrophic chain of events. First, we'll invest billions into space missions, diverting crucial resources from pressing
issues here on Earth. Then, we'll face unforeseen technical challenges, leading to costly setbacks and dwindling public support. Before we know
it, we'll be on a road to bankruptcy, all for the sake of an uncertain and distant frontier.
Which logical fallacy is present in this passage?
O Ad hominem
O Ad populum
O Non sequitur
O Slippery slope
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Answer 1

The logical fallacy present in this passage is:

Slippery slope.

This is evident in the argument's progression from relatively minor concerns about the allocation of resources to catastrophic outcomes without sufficient evidence or logical reasoning to support such a drastic prediction.