The fallacy of Oversimplification
In the real world, events typically have multiple intersecting causes that work together to cause the events we see.
However, the complexities are often difficult to grasp and even harder to change, resulting in simplification. While the causes we cite may be true, it seldom is the sole or primary cause.
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