A scientist is about to give an injection to some chickens using the appeal to authority fallacy

Appeal to Authority: Science Gone Wild

Gizmo, a bit of a mad scientist, thinks he can turn regular chickens into superhero chickens with his syringes. Bruno's not too sure, but Gizmo says doubting him is like doubting science itself! Bubba's all in.

Gizmo goes ahead and injects a chicken, and it starts turning into a giant, scary birdzilla! Its eyes bulge out, and then - POP! - feathers fly everywhere, leaving everyone shocked.

Appeal to Authority fallacy comic

This comic isn't just about funny experiments; it teaches us to think twice before just going along with someone because they say they're an expert. It's important to question, especially when things seem a little too crazy. The lesson? Always use your own brain, even if someone claims to know it all!

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