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Dona Devasiachan

Govind Biju

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Definition: Refers to a lack of development, evolution, or adaptation in knowledge, methods, or practices over time. Phrenology which says the shape of the head describes the personality of a person: is a great example of this.

Connection: An image depicting the shape of a head being used to describe traits like a "good husband" or "bad husband" is a prime example of pseudoscience, specifically tied to the outdated practice of phrenology. Phrenology, which claims that skull shape determines personality and behavior, aligns with the concept of "does not progress" because it relies on ideas that originated in the 19th century and have been thoroughly debunked by modern science. Despite advances in neuroscience, genetics, and psychology, this pseudoscience has not adapted or incorporated evidence-based understanding, instead clinging to static, discredited principles. The lack of progression in its methods or claims highlights how pseudoscientific beliefs resist change, refusing to evolve with new discoveries or advancements in human understanding.

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Definition: Refers to persuading individuals to accept claims or ideas based on trust, personal belief, or emotional appeal rather than evidence, logical reasoning, or reproducible results.

Connection: As shown in this image people get convinced that their illness can be cured only through prayer. This belief often bypasses critical thinking and appeals to emotional or spiritual trust, offering comfort and hope but without any reproducible or measurable outcomes. While prayer can provide emotional support, it does not substitute for scientific methods or medical treatments, making it an example of how faith-based persuasion can overshadow the importance of evidence and logic in addressing health concerns.

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Definition: Refers to practices or beliefs that are primarily driven by the intention of making money, often at the expense of the consumer.

Connection: Some people claim to have special powers, such as the ability to heal others or communicate with the deceased, as shown in this image. They often charge high fees for each session, exploiting people's emotions and vulnerabilities. While promising supernatural results, these individuals make money by preying on the desperation of those seeking answers or closure, without any scientific proof to support their claims.

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Definition: Refers to products or claims that are marketed as "natural" or "all-natural" without any scientifically validated evidence of their safety.

Connection: An image promoting natural medicines as being better than antibiotics and claiming they can heal anything. It suggests that natural remedies are always safer and more effective than scientifically proven treatments like antibiotics, which is misleading. While some natural products may have health benefits, they cannot replace the proven effectiveness of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections. This claim exploits the appeal of "natural" healing, without considering the lack of scientific evidence or the potential dangers of relying on unproven remedies.

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Definition: Ideological support refers to accepting a particular set of ideals and beliefs and relating every action to it.

Connection: Quantum healing refers to the idea that quantum mechanics can often cure or explain physical health problems. These are popular in modern times and are often supported by those who believe mind and energy can deal with or solve physical issues.

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Post #6: Red Flags Confusion of causation with correlation

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Post #6: Red Flags Confusion of causation with correlation

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Definition: Confusion with correlation to causation is a logical fallacy that theorizes that since two events are correlated, one must cause the other.

Connection: The "lunar effect" is a phenomenon that states that crimes have a spike during the full moon. While many believe the same, there is no actual evidence suggesting the increase in crimes during full moon. The "lunar effect" might just be due to the fact that more crimes are noticed during the full moon phase whilst it goes unnoticed otherwise.

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Definition: A collection of beliefs or principles that form the foundation for an individual's or group's decisions, and actions.

Connection: In northern India as shown in the image, a prevalent ideology is the belief in the sacredness of cows, which are considered a symbol of reverence and worship in Hinduism. As a result, many people adhere to the practice of not eating beef, seeing it as a violation of cultural and religious principles. This belief system influences their dietary choices and shapes social norms, with the idea of protecting cows often driving policies and practices within communities.

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Definition: Red Herring is a technique that is used to distract the audience by giving irrelevant information to mislead from the original problem.

Connection: Processed food often use small benefits like "added vitamins" to distract from the original consequences of having too much processed food

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Definition: It is a type of flawed argument where one provides an enormous amount of information that it makes the argument sound more reasonable and trusting than it is.

Connection: In the related picture, a not so clear sighting of Bigfoot is posted. Most of the times, eyewitnesses give a long, detailed descriptions of the sightings and use complex scientific sounding terminology to make it more believable than it is. We as humans, have a tendency to accept complex-sounding arguments without double-checking the evidence.

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Definition: Patternicity is the human tendency to perceive patterns and connections in random or unrelated events, even when no such patterns actually exist.

Connection: This image is a clear example of patternicity, where the brain sees a smiley face in the arrangement of holes in a chopper. Humans are naturally inclined to recognize familiar shapes, particularly faces, even in unrelated or random objects. In this case, the holes on the chopper unintentionally resemble a smiley face, but there's no actual intention or meaning behind this pattern. This tendency to find meaning or connections in random visual cues is a common cognitive bias, which can lead people to see patterns or significance where none truly exists.

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Perception and observation: Our ideologies shape how we perceive things and influence the decisions we make.

Connection: As shown in this image, people often ignore results that don't match their expectations. This happens because their beliefs or ideas influence how they see things. When we strongly believe something, we may overlook information that goes against it, which affects the decisions we make and how we understand things.

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Definition: An unexplained reason for belief means accepting an idea without solid evidence or logical reasoning to support it but we know it is true.

Connection: Many people trust the effectiveness of certain herbal remedies because they have been used for generations in traditional medicine as in this image. While it's widely believed that these remedies work, the exact reasons behind their effectiveness are often unclear. Scientific proof of how these remedies work is still lacking in many cases. Without proper research and clinical trials, it’s difficult to confirm their true benefits.