Pseudoscience and Magical Thinking
Aubrey here from section #6 and I'll be discussing on powerpoint Pseudoscience and Magical Thinking , in class tomorrow. Brief summary is people's tendency of fantastical thinking and overly exaggerated truths. For example pseudoscience like: anti-vaccine activism, toxins, and hollow Earth. And magical thinking such as: gambling and superstitions. I've linked here a video explaining pseudoscience with our favorite Science Guy, Bill Nye.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERjnUdV4KT4
Also here are a few discussion questions about the topic:
1. What magical thinking / superstition do you think most people have?
2. What is your first impression when hearing the word pseudoscience ?
3. Is pseudoscience like healing stones or herbalism bad to introduce to
the public for ailments against illnesses?
the public for ailments against illnesses?
My first impression on hearing the word pseudoscience is some sort of information that is being made up and being presented as fact.
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ReplyDeleteThe anti-vax movement i think is the most ridiculous thing.
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ReplyDeleteWhat magical thinking / superstition do you think most people have?
I love the many superstitions in baseball. Some of the best ones off the top of my head are always putting the same side of sock on first (right or left), refusing to speak to a pitcher throwing a no hitter in the dugout, not stepping on the chalk lines when running off the field, and—my favorite—turning hats inside out if your team is trying to make a last-inning rally. Anything to add to the chances of getting a win each night. There's many more, and they're just as bizarre, but they're also the wonderful traditions that make baseball such a beautiful, strange sport.