https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v by Nicole Keiwan en-us 2017-02-12 21:51:15 UTC 2024-11-14 04:04:15 UTC hello@padlet.com keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153308582 Created by Nicole Keiwan, working individually.]]> 2017-02-12 22:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153308582 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153310008 Definition: This red flag is about distractions that point to the size and impressiveness of a claim, rather than the truth of it. An example of this are celebrity endorsements.

Connection: This article demonstrates the Appeal to Authority red flag because it showcases Kylie Jenner's tweet and its impact on millions of fans, celebrities, and theorists. This conversation surfaced a topic that not many people had been talking about, and because of her, the views of many fans have been changed.]]> 2017-02-12 22:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153310008 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153311865 Definition: This red flag focuses on the fact that people remember events that match their beliefs and ignore the ones that don't. Even subconsciously, we like to think that our ideas are right and this can be one of the hardest things to overcome.

Connection: People who use tarot cards are an example of Confirmation Bias because they are prone to hearing the information that corresponds with their life and ignoring the things that do not relate to them whatsoever.]]> 2017-02-12 22:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153311865 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153344528 Definition: This red flag is the belief that authorities suppress information from the general public in order to profit from it in some way, shape, or form. (Ex. money)

Connection: This video demonstrates the Suppression by Authority red flag by showing that there are many leads in a cure for cancer, but suggesting that the government may be hiding them in order to make money from chemo therapy.]]> 2017-02-13 05:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153344528 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153345641 Definition: This red flag is irrelevant information that distracts from the bigger picture.

Connection: As you'll see in most of his interviews, Donald Trump is a great example of the Red Herring red flag. He is known for avoiding questions and giving pointless information to distracts from his lack of knowledge.]]> 2017-02-13 05:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153345641 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153346543 Definition: This red flag is most often related to alternative medical theories that derive from ancient ancient knowledge and practices. This thought is that the ways of the past are superior tho modern-day science.

Connection: This article shows the red flag, Ancient Wisdom, by referencing the old method of a tobacco smoke enema. People used to think that this was a good way to treat illnesses until they started to notice its affect on the human body.]]> 2017-02-13 05:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153346543 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153348208 Definition: This is the belief that it is a natural occurrence for our minds to create meaningful patterns and shapes in the things that we see, even when they cease to exist.

Connection: Patternicity tricks the eye into thinking that there is a face in each half of the pepper, rather than focusing on the fact that it was coincidentally cut this way.]]> 2017-02-13 06:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153348208 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153350696 Definition: This belief relates back to what we do and do  not know. Our minds tend to search for answers to things that cannot be explained.

Connection: The Bermuda Triangle is one of the world's most interesting secrets. So many people and things have gone missing in this area, so we automatically look for reasons behind them, even if the disappearances go unexplained.]]> 2017-02-13 06:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153350696 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153351251 Definition: This is the belief that certain occurrences have been caused by invisible agents, and contain meaning.
(Ex. God, aliens, ghosts)

Connection: Many people think that crop circles are caused when UFOs land in a farmer's field.]]> 2017-02-13 07:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153351251 keiwanicole https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153354442 2017-02-13 07:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/keiwanicole/il4f63ofcf3v/wish/153354442