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Govind Biju

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Post #1 Pseudoscience Watchlist Deliberately creates mystery

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Post #1 Pseudoscience Watchlist Deliberately creates mystery

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Definition: This refers to the method of deliberately making facts vague, obscure or confusing. This makes people feel as if they are accessing a hidden truths of sorts while they are doing nothing of those sorts.

Connection: The picture attached shows "healing crystals". In some alternative practices of medicines, these crystals are believed to have a healing energy while not clearly explaining what or where this energy comes from. Hence relating to the fact, making a mystique that people get attracted to.

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Definition: Belief in supernatural often occurs due to the simplicity it provides without a solid scientific explanation. The major reasons for this is cognitive ease, such as attributing bad weather to angry gods and reduction in uncertainty by reducing the anxiety by answering the questions like how and why.

Connection: In earlier times, bad weather such as storms and thunder were commonly associated with angry gods or spirits. This was so because there was no scientific knowledge to base your phenomena on.

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Definition: An unexplained event or phenomenon is something that cannot be immediately understood or clarified using available information or reasoning.

Connection: The image is featuring an object that looks like a flying saucer. When people see such images, it evokes thoughts of unexplained phenomena. They can't determine what the object is or how it functions, and without clear evidence or explanations, the sighting remains a mystery. But still people believe there is a reason behind it.

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Post#4 Reason for belief emotional connection

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Post#4 Reason for belief emotional connection

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Definition: Emotional connection refers to the feelings and relationships we form with ideas, beliefs, or experiences that profoundly resonate with us.

Connection: This image shows a girl talking to a dead person. Some individuals claim they can see and communicate with loved ones who have passed away. While they understand that this may not be scientifically possible, their desire to believe in such experiences stems from their emotional connections. These feelings create a strong bond that makes them yearn for continued interaction, reflecting the deep attachment they have to those they’ve lost. Ultimately, these beliefs provide comfort and support, illustrating how our emotions can shape our perceptions of reality.

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Definition: Patternicity refers to the tendency of humans to identify patterns and connections in random occurrences, even when those patterns do not actually exist.

Connection: This image shows a random tree, but many people will see a face with open eyes and a mouth. This is a clear example of patternicity, where individuals recognize familiar patterns, such as a face, in random configurations even when nothing is actually there. It highlights how our brains instinctively search for meaning and connections, even among unrelated elements.

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Definition: Ancient wisdom is the knowledge, beliefs, and practices that earlier generations have developed and transmitted through time, often centered on insights related to life, health, and the natural world.

Connection: In ancient times, the practice of sacrificing lives during construction was viewed as a means to ensure the strength and prosperity of the buildings being built. This belief stemmed from the idea that such offerings, whether human or animal, would placate the gods or spirits, granting their favor and protection to the structure. By performing these sacrifices, they sought to create a stronger link between the physical structure and the divine, convinced that the well-being of their communities relied on these offerings.

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Definition: Paranormal activity is strongly associated with confirmation bias, as those who believe in the supernatural tend to seek out and emphasize evidence that aligns with their beliefs while ignoring opposing information.

Connection: For instance, if someone believes that spirits can cause disturbances, they might view a situation where a mirror breaks on its own as in this image given above is an evidence of paranormal activity. They may focus on this incident, interpreting it as a sign of a ghostly presence, while dismissing the possibility that the mirror simply broke due to environmental factors, such as temperature changes or vibrations. This selective interpretation strengthens their belief in the paranormal, demonstrating how confirmation bias shapes their understanding of unexplained events.