# 27. Rhetorical manipulation ## 27.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 27.5.1. Cognitive Appeal #### 27.5.1.10. Appeal to Incredulity Claiming that because something sounds incredible, it cannot be true For example: "I cannot believe the CIA was involved in the 9/11 attacks therefore it cannot be true." ***Parent:** [[Cognitive Appeal]]*