Nick said, "Scientists have not yet proved that ghosts exist. I think sensitive enough equipment will someday allow scientists to find out that ghosts do exist. Until then, I think it is safe to say that ghosts probably exist." What thinking error is Nick making?

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Nick is making an argument from ignorance or possibility by assuming that ghosts exist simply because scientists have not yet disproven their existence. This is not a valid argument because absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.

Nick Said, "Scientists Have Not Yet Proved That Ghosts Exist