Identify the Type of Fallacy in the Following Passage

question 99

Short Answer

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Sharon's father thinks the idea of a space-based laser missile defense is entirely feasible, and he should know-he's a physicist who specializes in laser technology, and he has a degree in computer science."
"Yeah, well, he may be right, but he also works for the defense industry. There's a pot of gold in it for him if people believe that. He's probably not the most reliable source."

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Definitions:

Absurd

Relating to an existential sense of pointlessness or the irrational or incongruous aspect of life.

Contraception

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy as a result of sexual intercourse, aiming to control fertility and family planning.

Abortion

The medical process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a child.

Nietzsche

A German philosopher, cultural critic, and poet, known for his concepts of the Übermensch, the will to power, and the eternal recurrence.