https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6 en-us 2022-10-02 04:37:45 UTC 2025-04-17 12:47:00 UTC hello@padlet.com joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394047 By Joshua Edison and Liam Bartlett]]> 2022-10-02 04:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394047 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394226 Definition:
Mystical Energy's red flag involves applying "energy" to a supernatural or magical idea to give it credibility. By using the Scientific term 'Energy' meaning "The Ability to measure work" we can easily evaluate the claim.

Connection:
This article demonstrates the Mystical Energy red flag because the author references mystical subjects like "Awakening our Race to a higher power" Providing Ancient Wisdom in the form of magic from the Crystal Skulls. One connection to the pseudoscience watchlist is that it convinces on faith and belief - There is no evidence that crystal skulls will awaken you to a higher power. One limitation is the inability to prove the claims made.]]> 2022-10-02 04:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394226 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394397 Definition:
Confirmation Bias is the term used to describe people's tendency to interpret information in a way that is consistent with one's beliefs.

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Those who are used as eyewitness testimony regularly find themselves victims of Confirmation Bias. It is very rare for a witness to see the entire crime play out, instead of seeing only a small portion of the crime. Witnesses regularly make assumptions based on their perspectives that are consistent with their beliefs. A limitation of eyewitness testimony is that humans' memory and perception are not perfect, we can make mistakes or mishear things. Our memory is influenced by our perceptions.]]> 2022-10-02 04:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394397 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394463 Definition:
The red flag of Ideological Support is often linked to people's religious beliefs. Some people use their beliefs to frame their understanding, causing a sort of bias that's not based on factual evidence, but on their ideology.

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The video included demonstrates the Ideological Support red flag because the religious belief of god is the evidence used to explain Jesus's Ressurection. Thus basing the claim of Jesus resurrecting on something that we have no scientific evidence of. The Critical thinking process and skepticism should be applied to the claim that Jesus was resurrected. Is the Source credible? Is there Supporting evidence based on scientific truths? What biases are at Play? ]]> 2022-10-02 04:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394463 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394494 Definition: Suppression by Authorities will often come from those with the power and resources to suppress anything they deem suitable. Authorities in this instance can be teachers, governments, agencies, companies, gangs and many more based on the situation.

Connection: This article contains examples of Authority suppression through media control. In this article, a scientist who has done extensive research on climate change and global warming is being suppressed by the government. A media control center would become the middle man censoring what information is passed from the scientist to the publisher. The pseudoscience watchlist is that emotions are at play and are trumping rational thought. The scientific proof of global warming dangers is real and current. However, the fear of reality is causing the denial and suppression of these facts. ]]> 2022-10-02 04:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394494 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394565 Definition:
Ancient Wisdom red flag is the belief in any ancient secrets, powers and knowledge rather than the scientific explanations or findings.

Connection: This video discusses the many different beliefs and reasons that jade was used throughout the years. The Ancient wisdom from certain cultures and religions would vary. For some, it was a sign of wealth, and for others, it would be the stairway to heaven. This Pseudoscience watchlist is that Money is the motive. Those who could get their hands on this gem would often use this to make a large amount of money off those who thought of it more than just jade encouraging its magical powers.]]> 2022-10-02 04:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394565 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394679 Definition:
Patternicity is defined as the tendency of people to look for meaningful patterns in questionable places.

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Patternicity is demonstrated by this image by showing you a picture of a cloud, your mind seeks to find a pattern, leading to the conclusion that a supernatural being that looks like a bunny is watching over you. A pseudoscience watchlist is shown: You must believe in the magical properties(of the cloud) based on faith.


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The Emotional Connection reason for belief represents the bias that comes from people's emotions, clouding their judgment and affecting their perception. This can cause people to be more willing to believe something, preventing them from thinking critically.

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This video is a demonstration of the Emotional Connection Belief because Theresa Caputo (a medium who "talks to the dead") talks with families of those who have passed away, giving them a sense of closure and relief. They want to believe her because of their emotional investment, causing their beliefs to sway to match what they want to hear. A pseudoscience watchlist is shown: Emotion trumps rational thought.]]> 2022-10-02 04:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394706 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394724 Definition: Simplicity reason for belief is when there is a science behind the subject at hand. However, rather than listening to science, we chose to instead go with an old tale that has been passed down or our own beliefs.

Connection: This article states Eskimos have an old story that has been passed down in Greenland that the lit-up skies at night would be the spirits of children that had passed away in the process of childbirth. The reason this represents simplicity is that the northern lights have a scientific explanation, but the Eskimos of Greenland choose to believe in their own reasoning behind them.

]]> 2022-10-02 04:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322394724 joshedison https://padlet.com/joshedison/qmz45j6n771jnbv6/wish/2322395000 Define Problem:
I chose to evaluate the video The Resurrection of Jesus
Gather Information:
This video is made by a youtube channel called BibleProject. It is an animated video based on the bible, demonstrating the story of Luke 24, based on how the bible describes Jesus being resurrected.
Evaluate Evidence:
 The story of Luke 24 has no scientific evidence or proof of these claims being true or false. As told by Luke, Jesus' resurrection entails descending from the sky making him the "divine king of the world". There is no definitive physical or archeological evidence that Jesus existed, let alone resurrected. There are accounts from witnesses but that's all we have to go on.

Recognize Assumptions, Emotions, and Biases:
 As there is no scientific evidence on those who believe in this retelling of Jesus to base their findings, they are forced to interpret Luke's story through faith and how the stories are recounted through books and stories. Having no evidence to prove which stories are true or false allows for many different interpretations and assumptions in the story of Luke 24.

Synthesis Evidence, Identify Alternatives:

Alternative Solution 1: Jesus Existed and was Resurrected, Supported by the Bible(Eyewitness claims).

Alternative Solution 2: Jesus didn't exist and wasn't Resurrected, supported by Physical and Archaeological evidence.


Select Best Alternative:

I conclude that Jesus wasn't resurrected 

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