https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45 by: Laura Jobin en-us 2017-02-11 06:11:30 UTC 2023-03-03 18:47:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204826 by: Laura Jobin, working individually]]> 2017-02-11 06:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204826 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204845 Definition: 
The use of authoritative imagery such as celebrities or persons of authority, to lend the appearance of credibility to a product or idea.

Connection: We see this everywhere, everyday, especially in the form of celebrity endorsements in commercials. Often times, celebrities that endorse a product don't even use it, and this commercial is a great example because it claims "thicker looking hair in one week". This claim is a little far-fetched, and although you may see the slightest of slight differences in your hair, it would not be like the exaggeration they apply to Troy's hair. Regardless it is still quite an amusing commercial that wold convince the consumer to purchase this product, especially those that like Troy Polamalu or football.]]> 2017-02-11 06:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204845 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204847 Definition:
When describing a product or item, saying it is all natural can be very misleading to the consumer. All natural does not mean that a product is safe and healthy, many "all natural" things are/can be deadly or poisonous. Poison ivy, poison oak, e-coli; all of these can cause harm or be poisonous, and the list go on.

Connection: A very obvious example of this concept in our everyday life is bacteria. Bacteria is a natural organism found in our bodies. The right kind of bacteria in the right amount helps to protect our bodies, but the wrong type of bacteria can make people very ill, and too much of the wrong type of bacteria can cause very serious complications such as infection and lead to very serious consequences or even death. Having the blood get infected is called septicemia and can be caused when there is too much bacteria, and that bacteria gets into the blood. This is proof that just because something is all natural, does not mean it is safe or harmless.]]> 2017-02-11 06:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204847 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204850 Definition:
Confirmation bias is when someone has a specific belief or opinion and although they see and hear opposing theories that conflict with their views, they only believe and support evidence and opinions that are in agreement with their own.

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An example of this was well explained and demonstrated in the World Mysteries teaching on pseudoscience red flags when the example was given that a student doing a project has a specific opinion, and as such, only looks at research found that is in agreement with their own views. I think everyone has done this at least once in their life because it is how people support their views as well. Have you ever used confirmation bias? Another example of this would be with politics. A conservative supporter will knock and disagree with most things that the Liberal party will do and vise-versa. ]]> 2017-02-11 06:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204850 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204856 Definition:
A red herring is a distraction from following a logical line of evidence. The distraction is often fallacy used to distract people from the truth.

 Connection:An example of a red herring in literature is Professor Snape in the Harry potter and the Sorcerer's Stone novel. Throughout the novel, Snape is regarded as an evil and bad man, but throughout the Harry potter series, we find out that Snape is actually one of the good guys. J. K. Rowling used him as a red herring to distract from Professor Quirrel, who was actually Lord Voldemort , who was often in the background around Snape, causing Harry, Hermione, and Ron to overlook him.

]]> 2017-02-11 06:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204856 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204864 Definition:
Energy is the ability of matter, and any substance, to move or work. Spiritualists, however, use it to describe concepts unrelated to this such as a person's "spiritual energy", "chakra", or "aura".

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Energy is something that is measurable and can be seen, but mystical energy is not. Mystical energy is based purely on belief, and although some people may say they can see it, this is something based purely on fallacy which means that it cannot be seen or measured since it does not exist. Below is an example of the colours of chakras that some spiritualists say they can see different people emitting but since people do not go around glowing with colourful auras around them, I would think skepticism and critical thinking could be easily applied to this to disprove this belief.]]> 2017-02-11 06:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204864 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204876 Definition:
Patternicity is the natural tendency for people to look for recognizable patterns, even when none may exist. 

Connection: It can be as simple as cloud watching and looking for shapes you think you can see and identify in the clouds, but patternicity can be seen in other things as well. Often times, people see patterns and correlate them to a religious meaning, or see them as a "sign" that they give meaning to and relate it to a situation in their life. This clip from Glee sums up patternicity quite well because, not only does Finn think he sees Jesus in his grilled cheese, he also gave it meaning and saw it as a "sign" to pray to Jesus and believed it helped his team win a football game.]]> 2017-02-11 06:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204876 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204881 Definition:
Agenticity is the tendency to assign meanings to usually invisible concepts or agents, often of higher authority or power such as angels, demons, gods, or aliens.

Connection: Scientology is a religion/church that believes that aliens are real and that they are of a higher power. They believe that an alien race was infused into humans and that is why we have health problems and mental issues. This is extremely unrealistic and complete falsity to believe in, and I personally think it sounds more like a fiction novel plot line than a religion/church, but the fact that it is a known religion shows how people can believe in and give power to something they do not understand and do not know even exists.

Pay specific attention to the video and how they explain the origin of this religion at 1:23.]]> 2017-02-11 06:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204881 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204890 Definition:
People believe things often because we understand that no one is perfect, and we do not know everything that there is to know (yet), which leave lots of thoughts and questions to be left unexplained!

Connection:
This idea of the 'unexplained' is often used for themes in movies, most of which consist of the idea of aliens existing. Many people believe this, or are not sure if they believe this because it is still a topic that is unexplained. There is no proof of alien existence, but there is no proof that there is no alien existence either, and due to the fact that people know we do not know everything there is to know, the possibility lingers about alien existence. If single celled organisms can evolve on our planet, who is to say it cannot happen on others? This video shows instances where uncertainty has made people think they saw UFO sightings and existence, but I personally believe that they can be disproved by being more practical and believable things, but you watch and decide for yourself.

]]> 2017-02-11 06:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153204890 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153245003 2017-02-12 00:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153245003 lauramjobin https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153296832 People have always had faith to turn to but does faith actually do anything physical to people. I believe faith and prayer is something that is purely psychological, and although sometimes it can help to reassure people and help them psychologically it has no physical or biological healing capability.]]> 2017-02-12 19:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lauramjobin/86o97okbla45/wish/153296832