Astha Prajapati (100961993)

Hemanshi Radadiya (100972847)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.