https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly by Mariah Miscio en-us 2017-10-12 18:21:30 UTC 2026-03-16 19:13:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196583754 Created by Mariah Miscio; working individually.]]> 2017-10-12 18:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196583754 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196589747 Definition:
This red flag can also be known as a conspiracy theory. It is the claim that huge authorities (ex. the government, NASA, the military) are keeping secrets/important information for their own sake. It often revolves around speculation about a certain subject or event, with little to no evidence.

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On November 7th, 2015, a bright, blue light that lasted for approximately five minutes was seen in the sky over Southern California. It was something that no one had ever seen before and social media blew up with theories. While many thought it was some sort of alien phenomenon or the beginning of World War 3, it was "confirmed" that it was just a missile test.  This connects to the red flag, suppression by authorities, because the US Navy said it was only a missile test fired from the sea off California and there was simply no more talk about it. I personally remember when it happened there was barely any news outlets reporting it, which is proof that they wanted to quickly cover it up and no more speculation about it. Many have said that this explanation for the light in the sky doesn't make sense because it was unannounced, missile tests rarely ever happen in that area, why would it take place over such a busy area like LA, and why was there a bright, blue light? It just furthers the belief that authorities could be hiding something.
(HQ video of the light in the sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu7mNmqJJ10)]]> 2017-10-12 18:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196589747 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196628151 Definition:
The red flag confirmation bias is when people only believe what they want to believe and ignore any other evidence that might go against their beliefs or what they're looking for.

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This video is an example of confirmation bias because you only see the point of view of the camera and miss nearly all of the changes in the background. It is trying to prove that you can miss a lot when you're only seeing what you want to see instead of looking at other people's point of views. ]]> 2017-10-12 20:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196628151 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196635305 Definition:
This red flag is when people mix up the idea of what might be in relation to something, but was not the cause of another thing, and what actually caused something.

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The article below talks about the red flag confusion of correlation with causation, how many people believe that there is a direct link between violent video games and acts of violence. It is trying to show that when playing violent video games it can influence aggressive behaviour, but this isn't the direct reason that a person might display an act a violence.]]> 2017-10-12 20:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196635305 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196641189 Definition:
The red flag appeal to authority is very popular in today's media. It is often when a celebrity or a famous public figure use their fame to influence their beliefs or lend credibility to a product to their fans.

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This Pepsi ad is an example of appeal to authority because it is a celebrity endorsement. One Direction are a hugely popular boy band and using them in a Pepsi ad will influence sales on their product. ]]> 2017-10-12 21:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196641189 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196648412 Definition:
The red flag red herring is used to distract people from the truth or evidence of a specific topic. They will often throw in irrelevant information about another subject to mislead you.

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This picture demonstrates the red flag red herring because instead of giving a reasonable explanation as to why they might have failed their exam, they're saying that it was because of their zodiac sign, which is completely irrelevant to why they would fail their exam.]]> 2017-10-12 21:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196648412 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196653348 Definition:
This reason for belief is when people naturally look for patterns in things, like a picture, even though it isn't real. It's sort of like an illusion.

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This picture demonstrates patternicity because some might instantly see the silhouette of a woman's face or the silhouette of a man playing the saxophone. It all depends on your perspective.]]> 2017-10-12 22:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196653348 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196655190 Definition:
This reason for belief is when there is simply no explanation; we have yet to find the answers.

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This article demonstrates the reason for belief unexplained because it talks about Bigfoot, where there is very little physical evidence of his existence, but there is also very little scientific evidence to prove that he doesn't exist. ]]> 2017-10-12 22:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196655190 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196655471 Definition:
The reason for belief simplicity happens when people don't want to acknowledge the scientific proof behind something, so they look towards the paranormal explanation for it because it's easier to understand.

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In this episode of Buzzfeed Unsolved, they discuss the Bermuda Triangle, including famous disappearances and theories. It demonstrates the reason for belief simplicity because Ryan (right) believes in the paranormal and talks about the paranormal explanations for the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle, while Shane (left) believes more in the scientific explanations and doesn't believe in the paranormal.
(The theories start at 7:29)]]> 2017-10-12 22:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196655471 mariahmiscio https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196662756 2017-10-13 00:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mariahmiscio/u9xf6r2ly/wish/196662756