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Post #9 Reasons for Belief: Perception and Observation

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Post #9 Reasons for Belief: Perception and Observation

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Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
Combining psychological beliefs and observations creates information we believe to be true and influences our decision making and perception of a situation.

Connection:
Perception and observation can influence a person's description or memory of an event based off their beliefs. This is why some people remember events differently than others. The video included tests your memory and attentiveness. Can you spot the differences?

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Post #8 Reasons for Belief: Patternicity

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Post #8 Reasons for Belief: Patternicity

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Definition: *(as defined by Michael Shermer [skeptic])
the tendency to find meaningful patterns in meaningless noise.

Definition in terms of seudoscience:
The tendency for people to imagine a paranormal relationship between objects, people and other things simply because it resembles something else.

Connection:
The attached video, although funny, communicates patternicity by comparing people with objects they are reminded of or see a resemblance in.

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Definition in terms of Pseudoscience: (as defined by http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com)
a set of beliefs, especially one held by a particular group, that influences the way people behave.

Connection:
Ideology is common in everyday life. As the picture below demonstrates, there is no clear definition of ideology, entirely. The political parties of Liberals and Conservatives are ideologies, but religions are also  considered ideologies.

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Post #6 Red Flag: Confusing Correlation with Causation

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Post #6 Red Flag: Confusing Correlation with Causation

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Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
Correlation between two variables does not imply that one causes the other. Eg, people with white cars are reckless drivers. There is correlation in this statement, but no causation.

Connection:
The following Youtube video uses ice cream to explain the relationship between Correlation and Causation. Does ice cream cause forest fires? OR does ice cream cause obesity? The findings and research are fascinating!

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How Ice Cream Kills! Correlation vs. Causation

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Definition: *(as defined by http://www.dictionary.com/)
Pre-Christian knowledge, philosophy, and beliefs.

Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
The use of ancient medicine, products or information and rationalizing it by saying "the ancients used it so it must work!" Please note that the ancient civilizations , though not necessarily completely wrong, did not know as much as modern-day science knows now.

Connection:
There are many different examples of Ancient Wisdom. It varies from old, traditional medical practices to beliefs of the world being flat. The following video debates whether or not the Earth is flat. Also included is a link to a website that describes the different ways some people try to use Ancient Wisdom to convince you that, since it's been around for a long time, it must be true!

Website:
https://scienceornot.net/2012/05/15/appeals-to-ancient-wisdom-trusting-traditional-trickery/

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Pseudoscience describes theories that sound like science but are actually just made up, like aromatherapy or biorhythms or love.

Craig Ferguson

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Definition: *(as defined by en.oxforddictionaries.com)
The quality of using more words than needed; wordiness.

Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
Providing so much information and evidence at once that it seems like the claim must be true.

Connection and Image:
Let's say we're having a conversation about the holocaust and I state that it actually never happened. You'll most likely question my statement and ask for proof, or lack thereof. Let the photo below represent the number of "facts" I spew at you. You'll most likely accept my first statement simply because of all this evidence I've presented that must be true! THIS is proof by verbosity. An overwhelming amount of information is presented that you cannot process in enough time, so you accept the statement.

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Definition: *(as defined by en.oxforddictionaries.com)
Something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.

Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
An intentionally misleading statement to distract from following a logical line of evidence, an irrelevant statement.

Connection and Video:
Although comedic, this Family Guy clip demonstrates how Red Herrings can be dangerous. After doing some more research about the fact, it became clear to me that a lot of politicians and political platforms are greatly involved with "pivoting" statements. This can be considered a form of Red Herring.

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Definition: *(as defined by en.oxforddictionaries.com)
Wholly natural; specifically (of food) containing no artificial colourings, flavourings, or preservatives

Definition in terms of Pseudoscience:
Not necessarily healthy or safe simply because it is deemed "all-natural". Eg, hemlock, salmonella, maleria. These are natural things, but they are also harmful.

Connection:
The following video lists many items that people encounter in their daily lives. It provides information as to why and how "All-Natural" products aren't necessarily better for you. It list things as common as salt to things as uncommon as licorice  root.

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25 All Natural Things That Can Be Harmful To You

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Post #1 Title: Assignment #1, Red Flags of Pseudociencce

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Post #1 Title: Assignment #1, Red Flags of Pseudociencce

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Created by Alorah Abell, working individually