Assignment #1: A World Like No Other by Elaine Francisco https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245 by Elaine Francisco en-us 2018-10-01 21:20:33 UTC 2026-03-16 04:31:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Post #1 A World Like No Other: Assignment #1 elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287878156 Created by Elaine Francisco , working individually ]]> 2018-10-01 21:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287878156 Post #2 Red Flag: Ancient Wisdom (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287879195 Definition: Ancient Wisdom red flag claims that past civilizations hold secret knowledge that stood the test of time are also applicable to our present time. These include the application of old Hindu practices of Yoga meditation and Aryuveda healing practice. 

Connection: This illustrates the seven Chakras that describes every aspect of human health whether it be physical, mental, and spiritual. It usually recommended that a practitioner would scan your Chakras to tell you the state of your health and would likely to recommend you products they sell such as healing herbs or recipe books that claim to share their knowledge.


]]> 2018-10-01 21:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287879195 Post #4 Red Flag: Proof of Verbosity (video) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287881613 Definition: The red flag Proof of Verbosity refers to people who use obscure and complex terminologies to confuse the audience to believe their claims; this is not only used in Pseudoscience but also used in spreading Fake News to sway public opinion in specific political issues around social media platforms.

Connection: This YouTube video explains the meaning of auras and how it applies to our overall health. Keep in mind the narrator’s clever use the red flag to convince her audience that she knows what she is talking about. 

]]> 2018-10-01 21:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287881613 Post #5 Red Flag: Ideological Support (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287882558 Definition: The red flag Ideological Support is creating a false philosophy that is universally acceptable. This is usually applied to the creation of religious and political organizations to attract potential followers. 

Connection:  This image is a classic example of the American political feud of the Democrats and Republicans. Both Parties have created false and sometimes ridiculous philosophies to influence US policies both domestic and foreign along with public support. 

]]> 2018-10-01 21:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287882558 Post #6 Red Flag: Mystical Energy (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287883183 Definition: The red flag Mystical Energy refers to entities that co-exist with nature whether it be inside or around us. A typical example is the existence of Auras that measure a living being’s physical and spiritual health.

Connection:  This image is an example of Kirlian Photography that used 20th-century photography technology to show a person’s Aura while they take your picture. These are usually resulting in light balance manipulation during the photo session. 

]]> 2018-10-01 21:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287883183 Post #7 Reasons for Belief: Simplicity (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287883557 Definition: The reason for belief Simplicity is the bundling of complex information that is understandable by ordinary people regardless of educational background. This is not exclusive to Pseudoscience but also in accepted academic disciplines such as History to project a particular context to serve a political or sociological agenda.

Connection: This image is an example of how the Christian religion has shaped the early perception of how our world came. In the absence of scientific theories, many believed the Book of Genesis as the story of where everything came from because the language in the Bible is simplified for everyone to understand quickly.

]]> 2018-10-01 21:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287883557 Post #8 Reason for Belief: Unexplained (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287884496 Definition: The reason for belief Unexplained is the mystery of a particular phenomenon or idea that can interest a person’s curiosity of the unexplained events like the visitation of alien beings on Earth and the existence of spirits of people who have passed away.

Connection: This image is the city of Ankor Wat located in Cambodia. Many historians are still perplexed about the mystery of this city’s engineering without the assistance of heavy machinery but has captured human curiosity which continues to drive tourism in Cambodia 

]]> 2018-10-01 21:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287884496 Post #9 Reason for Belief: Agenticity (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287884915 Definition: The reason for belief Agenticity is the personification of natural forces to make sense of our world. Example of this is Angels, Demons, and cosmic Deities such as Gods.

Connection: This image is an example of how humans explain their behaviour. People of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian background believe that the decisions we make in our lives are influenced by the eternal war of Angels and Demons that are commanded by the polar opposite Gods of Heaven and Hell.

]]> 2018-10-01 21:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287884915 Post #10: Criticial Thinking Questions and Answers in Word Document elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287885224 2018-10-01 21:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287885224 Post #3 Red Flag: Suppression by Authorities (image) elainefran https://padlet.com/elainefran/pdy75zdee245/wish/287889167 Definition: The Suppression by Authorities red flag is a common belief that our government or another shadow organization is purposely holding information or orchestrating world events to control its citizens. Topics include the 9/11 conspiracy by the United States and Israeli government, the testing of biological weapons in an unsuspecting open public area using SARS and the H1N1 virus, and building of a secret facility in case human civilization collapses that is similar to the Noah’s Ark story.

Connection: This is the symbol of a secret society known as the Freemasons. This organization is heavily targeted by conspiracy theorists that claim that their members consist of powerful members of societies such as politicians, celebrities, and corporation magnates that are in control world events to profit their interests.

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