Harry potter

I like it, but that’s not random, it’s a technique of debate and logical argument

You're taking this argument to the point of ridiculousness ;)

Reduction ad absurdum indeed

And i tought reductio ad absurdum is the result of illogical arguments and behaviour. :-)
re salting.

Well, it is if I picked it without much thought.

"Post hoc ergo proper hoc!"
"Cogito Ergo Sum!"
"Pax talionus!"

si vis pacem, cole iustitiam!

which is violated by

reductio ad absurdum.