Argument from Ignorance

The Argument from Ignorance is a logical fallacy that asserts something is true simply because it hasn't been proven false, or vice versa. It relies on a lack of evidence to make a definitive claim, rather than on positive evidence supporting it. For example, claiming "aliens must exist because there's no proof they don't" misunderstands that absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence. Recognizing this fallacy helps us avoid jumping to conclusions based solely on what we haven't yet proven or disproven, emphasizing the need for positive evidence rather than relying on ignorance.