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Astha Prajapati (100961993)

Hemanshi Radadiya (100972847)

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Post 1# Use of Scientific-Sounding Language

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Post 1# Use of Scientific-Sounding Language

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Definition:

Using special phases to give an image of scientific knowledge.

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According to this ad the bracelet helps align your quantum biofield and increase your energy vibrations. They appear scientific but there is no demonstrable validity supporting them in reputable sources like scientific papers or magazines. The ad's writers use tricks in their language to make the claims seem credible to those who read them. It evades critical thinking by using fancy words rather than facts.

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When results from aa treatment or claim can't be consistently replicated under scientific methods.

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The person in the video explains that homeopathic pills diluted with water cured their discomfort. Many research studies on homeopathy reveal that it works no better than a fake treatment be repeatable under fair conditions, but this does not happen in these cases. Accepting this therapy without confirming Studies may prevent someone from critical thinking, especially if they overuse anecdotes.

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Promoting mystery as an explanation instead of providing real and testable evidence.

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In the TV program the idea that we do not fully understand ancient construction menas aliens must have been at work. As a result we do not use critical thinking to understand human engineering and what the records say about early humanity. Pretending to hide knowledge promotes awe in believers making them less interested in define claim or evaluate evidence.

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Ancient Aliens: Egyptian Pyramids' Shocking Design (Season 17)

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Post 4# Convincing by Faith and Belief (In spite of evidence)

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Post 4# Convincing by Faith and Belief (In spite of evidence)

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Definition:

Rejecting evidence and choosing to believe something based purely on faith or distrust.

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The fact that dozens of satellites and GPS technology show a globular Earth does not stop the video from firmly believing it is flat. Instead of using NASA and other such sources it requests all viewers to " trust what they see". Such belief a are maintained by promoting mindless agreement within groups and keeping critical thinking skills from being used specially the skills to study evidence and recognize biases.

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The tendency to focus on information that confirm existing beliefs, while ignoring contrary evidence.

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This post simply lists successful cases but ignores reputable research that points out turmeric alone cannot cure cancer. People who watch this television choose to accept stories that fit their perspectives despite the evidence from credible studies. It make it harder for people to question facts and prefers stories over summary conclusion. It's clear that they hardly question the information they receive or the ideas they already have.

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Believing a claim simply because it comes from a figure of perceived authority, rather than based on facts.

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The celebrity has never studies medicine yet people still consider them as a reliable. This approach means that a person's reputation take over from the facts. People tend to sticks to their beliefs and avoid evaluate source this promotes a distorted view of truth and skip key step in the critical thinking process like evaluate evidence.

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For years, scammers have taken advantage of social media to impersonate celebrities and ask for money. However, they have gotten more sophisticated with their social media posts.

Scammers now are using artificial intelligence technology to create phony celebrity endorsements for products, according to the Better Business Bureau. By using images and videos of popular celebrities, they hope to gain trust and take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

Find out how these phony celebrity endorsements work and how to avoid falling for these scams.

How fake celebrity-endorsement scams work

Scammers are posting photos and videos on social media sites of celebrities endorsing various products. Often these products are related to weight loss and health supplements. The social media posts show photos of celebrities using the products or feature videos with celebrities' voices talking about the products. And the posts appear to come from celebrities' social media accounts.

However, these photos and videos are fake. Scammers use artificial intelligence technology to create images that look like celebrities and audio clips that sound like their voices. They use the AI-generated images and voices of celebrities to gain the trust of consumers.

For example, a consumer reported seeing an online ad for keto gummy bear supplements featuring Oprah Winfrey's face. According to the BBB report, the consumer said the ad featured an offer to buy one bottle of gummies for $49 and get a second one free. When the consumer clicked on the link and placed an order, the consumer got an email the next day stating that the order had been processed for $198. The company wouldn't refund the customer, and the gummies arrived from a company that had no affiliation with Oprah Winfrey.

How to spot fake celebrity endorsements

The BBB recommends taking the following steps to avoid falling for ads for products that appear to be endorsed by celebrities but actually are scams.

Don't believe everything you see online. Scammers can take advantage of technology to type in what images they want to create using AI image generators. So you can't assume that the celebrity featured in an ad is the actual person. It could be an AI-generated image.

Look for signs that a video is fake. You can spot what are called deepfakes if you look closely at videos featuring celebrities. They tend to have blurry spots, changes in video quality, and changes in the background or lighting. The celebrities might have double edges around their faces, and they might have unnatural blinking or not blink at all.

Listen closely to the audio for choppy sentences, unnatural phrasing, odd inflections and out-of-place background noises.

Research companies before making purchases. Scammers impersonate celebrities to win your trust and persuade you to buy the products they're trying to sell. However, before you click the link to buy the product your favorite "celebrity" is promoting, check out the company that is selling the product. Search the company's name online along with the word "reviews," "scam" or "complaint." Also, visit BBB.org to see reviews of the company.

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You also could search online for the name of the celebrity and the product the celebrity supposedly is endorsing. For example, if you search for "Oprah weight loss gummies," you'll see reports that those products are being sold without Oprah Winfrey's permission to use her name or photo.

You can report imposter social media accounts touting celebrity-endorsed products to Facebook. If you see misleading offers posted on Instagram, you can report them by going to their profile, clicking on the three dots in the top right corner and selecting "Report" from the drop-down menu.

If you do buy a product after seeing a fake celebrity endorsement and are unhappy with your purchase, contact your credit card company if you bought the item with your credit card. You have the right, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, to dispute certain charges for items or services you paid for but didn't receive and for items that arrive damaged or defective.

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That Celebrity-Endorsed Product Could Be a Scam | Take Care

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Scammers are using AI technology to pose as celebrities in product advertisements.

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Assuming something is safe or effective just because it's described as natural.

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It is claimed that tea helps to detoxify but no scientific support exists. Promoting it as “all-natural” produces an emotional reaction instead of using good judgment which falls into the logical flaw we call the naturalistic fallacy. Not everyone thinks about what is in the product or checks who manufactured it. Because of this it creates lack of practice in judging health decisions.

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ALDI Aisle of Shame Community | I'm normally an AOS lurker but I had to post this to say this Simply Nature Detox Tea is absolutely amazing (taste, in my opinion) | Facebook

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I'm normally an AOS lurker but I had to post this to say this Simply Nature Detox Tea is absolutely amazing (taste, in my opinion)!! Not sure if it's a product that stays around or seasonal but my...

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Definition:

The claims that powerful authorities suppress true information to protect their interests.

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While no real evidence is presented the video guarantees that a cure is out there in secret. This account leads many people to feel doubtful about scientific evidence and think it is a form of conspiracy. It weakens using the scientific method by saying evidence is deceptive and urges people to abandon confirmed research. Because of this difficulties with critical thinking particularly group-think are noted.

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Are Big Pharma Suppressing the Cure for Cancer? | Cancer Research UK

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Definition:

A distraction that shifts attention from the real issue.

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Rather than addressing vaccine effectiveness the tweet wants to create fear by claiming baseless microchip stories. It stops people from using skepticism. It makes people fearful stops them from thinking about what the claim means and discourages them from using reputable sources. It’s obvious that this is a way to shift attention far from critical thinking.

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Numerous popular social media posts in multiple languages are circulating false and misleading claims about vaccine ingredients. A widely circulated video clip resurfaced the debate about the use of fetal cell lines to develop vaccines. Several posts repeated the false claim that vaccines contain fetal cells. Other posts falsely claimed that the hepatitis B vaccine contains thimerosal (mercury), HPV vaccines contain graphene oxide, COVID-19 vaccines contain HIV and cancer-causing DNA contaminants, and multiple routine vaccines contain aluminum additives that cause developmental delays.

Recommendation

Fearmongering about vaccine ingredients is an effective anti-vaccine tactic that fuels hesitancy. Debunking messaging may explain that every vaccine ingredient is there for a reason and is tested to ensure that it is safe. For example, aluminum boosts the effectiveness of vaccines without a safety risk. Thimerosal is a form of mercury that is completely harmless in low doses and helps prevent vaccine contamination. Graphene oxide can be used in sensors to detect HPV in the body, and cells collected from fetal tissue from the 1970s have been used for decades to develop many medicines. No vaccines contain graphene oxide or fetal cells.

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Misleading claims are circulating online about vaccine ingredients - Public Health Communications Collaborative

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Numerous popular social media posts in multiple languages are circulating false and misleading claims about vaccine ingredients. A widely circulated video

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Seeing meaningful patterns in random or unrelated data.

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Even though its really a coincidence people think 11:11 is a message from the universe. It happens when people see patterns in things that do not actually have any pattern. It blocks define claims and encourage distorted view of truth. Appearance of meaning rather than evidence leads to the development of belief.

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Is the universe trying to tell me something? 🤔

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Is the universe trying to tell me something? 🤔
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Definition:

Believing in something because it creates strong feelings or emotional satisfaction.

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The parent says that healing crystals providing comfort to them. Just because scientists have not proven it the emotional connection seems to make them think it offers results. These feelings stop people from testing facts and make people trust anecdotes over science. People often turn to this reasoning because they have doubts about expert and prefers what they experience themselves.

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Miracle Healing: God Healed him TWICE! (Joshua Silverberg’s Real Story)

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Believing somethings because it aligns with your values not because it is true.

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The video shows how some people deny climate change because it does not fit with their political beliefs. Instead of looking at the facts they often reject reputable sources ignore the need to evaluate evidence and fall into confirmation bias. Their views are not based on science but rather on ideological support which becomes a major barrier to critical thinking.

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Why Climate Change Denial Still Exists In The U.S.