Notice the first word "so" is followed by a made up nostradoomer prediction.

"So" is often a tell that someone is in a state of cognitive dissonance and is using words to defend against considering uncomfy new ideas.

Deceivers intentionally use these logical fallacy tactics. A common deceivers, including self deceivers, tactic is making what's called a straw man argument.

React to someone/something by making up something different then attacking the fantasy rather than the reality.