• Show that the similarities between the things being equated are exaggerated, overemphasized, or oversimplified.
• Highlight the differences between the things being equated. 
• Explain why these differences are more significant than related similaritie...

• Not every comparison is an equivalence; it’s possible to compare things without suggesting that they are equal to one another.
• Not every equivalence is false and can even be reasonable.
• Not every false equivalence is intentional.

• The equivalence exaggerates the degree of similarity. I.e, stating that two people share a specific personality trait, but ignoring that they differ in other aspects of this trait.
• The equi...

It happens when there are two or more opposing positions on a certain topic, and you assume that the truth must rest somewhere in the middle. False balance can be a result of a false equivalence when two sides are presented as being equal, and the terms are used interchangeably, even thoug...

If you’re unsure about whether an equivalence that you’re thinking about is reasonable or not, try to highlight the differences between the things that you’re equating, and ask yourself whether the equivalence still holds.