https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks GNED-1512-AA1 en-us 2021-01-19 17:01:46 UTC 2024-10-11 07:22:02 UTC hello@padlet.com m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1102270522 Madeline Hebbes, working individually ]]> 2021-01-19 17:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1102270522 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1102339997 Definition:
 The Appeal to Authority red flag includes celebrity endorsement or someone who we would assume to know what they're talking about (like someone wearing a lab coat) endorsing a product, making it seem more trustworthy to the general population.

Connection:
This video although not by Gabbie Hanna herself, goes over the situation that went on a couple of years ago. Gabbie, who is a YouTuber, promoted brushes from a company called "Kenza Cosmetics" and essentially promoted these "free" brushes where the customer just had to pay the shipping fee. This applies to the Appeal to Authority red flag since Gabbie had a pretty substantial following at the time, much of which were younger teenaged girls who would be interested in the product. Those who are younger may not use as much critical thinking when looking to buy something and just ask their parent to buy it for them or buy it themselves since they trusted the person they followed online. ]]> 2021-01-19 17:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1102339997 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1111029224 Definition:
The Confirmation Bias red flag is when psychics know a couple things about clients, but they focus on those things instead of the things the psychic got wrong. A lot of the time these truths are quite basic and can apply to a lot of people.

Connection:
This TikTok video is one of many that can be used as examples of Confirmation Bias on the platform. They give quite general readings but claim that the message is for the viewer specifically since the algorithm showed it to them; when in reality the TikTok algorithm shows us pretty much any video it thinks we will like based on what we already viewed/liked, which is why we need to be a bit skeptical of videos like this. For example, in the video I provided, these readings are quite generalized and can apply to almost anyone; a lot of us especially recently can be "crying over spilled milk" and things of that nature because of the state the planet is in right now.]]> 2021-01-21 17:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1111029224 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1111625681 Definition:
The Ideological Support red flag includes many various claims such as it being morally, ethically or even politically correct to adhere to and accept the presented claims. They might even try to make it so their beliefs are enforced by law. Examples of this include the anti-vaccine ideology that vaccines cause Autism in children, which we scientifically know is not the case.

Connection:
This article tells the story of a woman named Patricia, who has found herself a victim of the anti-vaxxers (people who adhere to the anti-vaccine ideology). At the time the article released, Patricia was suffering from an unknown skin condition but had also participated in trials for the Covid-19 vaccine. Those who are against vaccinations took these two completely separate events and decided they would say they were related, confusing correlation with causation. This not only severely lacks critical thinking, but is also fundamentally flawed and spreads harmful misinformation about the vaccine as well as what happens in vaccination trials. They then used this to fuel their ideological 'fire' about vaccines being harmful, despite these vaccines being heavily tested and studied.]]> 2021-01-21 19:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1111625681 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1117437191 Definition:
The mystical energy red flag can be described in many ways. Often times you can tell someone is using this excuse when they attribute events to mystical beings, or claim to use your own or their own mystical energy to accomplish different tasks such as telling the future, communicating with spirits, etc.
 
Connection:
This article tells readers how to tell if they've had a "mystical experience", explaining what they are and giving signs that one may have had one. The "signs" include things like 'Conscious Unity' which they define as "The boundaries of where you perceive your individual identity to begin and end completely vanish (otherwise known as ego death). Instead, you’re left with a boundless and infinite union with all that is around you" (quote taken directly from article). Reading the article makes me feel a bit skeptical of the validity of their claims. Are they using quite mystical language to hype up feelings that may just be placebo? Sure, feeling as though you've experienced an ego death is fine and dandy, but have you actually? The reality is your leg may being pulled a bit, and you may just be falling victim to the want to believe there to be meaning behind the unexplained.]]> 2021-01-23 20:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1117437191 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1128675186 Definition:
The Ancient Wisdom red flag refers to when people use ancient practices that frankly were started when the human species didn't have as much information as we do today. So while they may have had good intentions and truly believe that they work, the practices may be something that we wouldn't consider to be something we should start doing today.

Connection:
One of the most interesting and also quite scary ancient methods of medicine I found is something called leech therapy. The article linked below says that this has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. This is when the practitioner places live leeches onto the patient which then suck their blood. It's said that the leeches while taking the blood, they increase circulation as well as release a protein that prevents blood clotting. This is something that I personally can't wrap my head around, I'm quite skeptical of the benefits this would have. Thinking a bit critically, I find it hard to believe that leeches, even ones claimed to be "medicinal" would assist in cancer treatment as the website claims is being explored.]]> 2021-01-26 19:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1128675186 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1142772656 Definition:
The reason for belief Emotional Connection is when one's emotions can make them want to believe in something. This normally overrides logic.

Connection:
Attached is an interview done with a psychic medium and self proclaimed "healer" Michelle Armstrong. Throughout this interview she talks about what it's like to be a medium. I've always held quite a bit of skepticism when it comes to those to claim to be able to speak to the dead, but honestly this interview really makes you want to believe her. There is almost definitely money involved, a telltale sign of a pseudoscience, and she talks a lot about various mystical elements like energies and feelings. ]]> 2021-01-29 23:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1142772656 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1145522031 Definition:
An ideology is a set of ideas, which are often the basis of decisions and beliefs. This includes both political (conservatives, liberals etc.) and cultural or social ideologies (religion, feminism etc.)

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Even today, homophobia runs rampant in many communities. Christianity is one of the main perpetrators of this harmful mindset, attempting to force their beliefs and ideologies onto those who are trying to be their most authentic selves. Frankly their logic is quite flawed, they think that their mystical god is going to smite those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Not everyone shares the same belief system as they do, but they can tend to be quite forceful, which I've actually experienced firsthand. If they started thinking a bit more critically about not only what they believe but also how little the way others live their lives, it would save them a lot of time and energy.]]> 2021-01-31 14:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1145522031 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1145574787 Definition:
When something is unexplained, we attempt to fill in the gaps in order to explain them ourselves.

Connection:
UFOs are probably the most common example of the unexplained phenomena. It's in the name even! We tend to want to explain the unexplained with something a bit more extravagant like an alien species coming to invade the planet. We have to be a bit skeptical about things like this though. Although I believe that there is most likely some form of alien life form out there, albeit most likely less evolved than us, I think we need to use critical thinking in this scenario. Even if there was a very highly evolved and intelligent species, the likelihood of them coming here would probably be slim. I mean, we haven't exactly stumbled upon another fully populated planet! ]]> 2021-01-31 14:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1145574787 m4delineh3bbes https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1165971347 I'm choosing to evaluate the image and overall theme of using religious beliefs in order to justify homophobia.

Define Problem (extraordinary claim):
Does being religious give you the excuse to be homophobic?

Gather Information:
This photo showcases multiple people holding signs that perpetuate the idea that being gay is something their god is against. They claim that "ex-gays" converted back to heterosexuality, god loves them but not their "sin" and that "homosexuality is a violation of the will of god" among other things.

Evaluate Evidence:
Christians today are following a version of the bible that has been revamped and translated many times. Honestly, from the extensive research I did as a young teen growing up bisexual in a catholic household, the bible very well may have not even mentioned same sex relationships at all. Many still in the religion have used biblical interpretation to disprove this method of discrimination; and frankly we will never really know what the first scriptures said about gay relationships or most other things.

Recognize Assumptions, Emotions, Biases:
Those who use their religion as an excuse to be discriminatory assume that the god that they follow would condemn the very same people they created in the first place. Catholicism is a religion that really believes in the human species being created by their god, so with that logic, why would god then create people who are gay?  Note again that it has not been concretely proven that the bible condemns homosexuality. I am of the belief that even if these people didn’t adhere to the religion they would most likely find another way to be discriminatory. I sat through too many masses being preached to about loving thy neighbour to be led to believe otherwise.

 Synthesize Evidence, Identify Alternatives:
Alternative Solution 1: the bible does condemn homosexuality, supported by the beliefs of homophobic Catholics and Christians.
Alternative Solution 2: the bible does not mention anything about homosexuality directly, supported by hermeneutics and the knowledge of context regarding the verses frequently used.

Select Best Alternative:
I conclude that homosexuality cannot be confirmed to be against the bible due to retranslations over time as well as the context discussing other topics as opposed to homosexuality.]]> 2021-02-04 20:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m4delineh3bbes/Bookmarks/wish/1165971347