Cryptocurrency Q&A What is an example of shifting the burden of proof?

What is an example of shifting the burden of proof?

GinsengGlory GinsengGlory Sun Oct 06 2024 | 6 answers 1601
Could you provide an instance where the burden of proof has been shifted in a real-world scenario? Imagine a situation where one party, let's say a prosecutor in a criminal case, initially has the responsibility to prove their allegations. However, due to certain circumstances, this responsibility is then shifted onto the defendant. Can you give a concrete example of such a situation, highlighting the specific reasons behind the shift and its implications for both parties involved? What is an example of shifting the burden of proof?

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PearlWhisper PearlWhisper Mon Oct 07 2024
For example, someone who claims that ghosts exist, but fails to provide any evidence to support this belief, is committing the fallacy of burden of proof.

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Chloe_thompson_artist Chloe_thompson_artist Mon Oct 07 2024
Instead of offering evidence, they might say something like, "If you don't believe in ghosts, then you have to prove they don't exist."

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BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine Mon Oct 07 2024
The fallacy of burden of proof is a common logical error that occurs when an individual makes an assertion without providing evidence to support it.

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SeoulStyle SeoulStyle Mon Oct 07 2024
This is an unfair demand, as the burden of proof should lie with the person making the original claim. In the context of cryptocurrency and finance, it's essential to approach claims with skepticism and demand evidence-based reasoning.

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EthereumEagleGuard EthereumEagleGuard Mon Oct 07 2024
Instead of presenting compelling arguments or data to substantiate their claim, they demand that those who disagree with them bear the burden of proof.

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