https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z By: Michael Redwood en-us 2022-02-13 11:44:39 UTC 2026-03-15 04:24:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f605.png michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044472461 Created by Michael Redwood, working individually. ]]> 2022-02-13 11:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044472461 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044474530 Definition:
Confirmation bias is defined as a person only selecting and/or interpreting information that supports their ideals or claims. These individuals tend to ignore any information that counters their point of view.

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This video demonstrates confirmation bias in the form of test results. Upon finding a folder container the diagnosis of a patient he likes, the character "JD" proceeds to search for a mistake. In the episode he states he wishes for there to be a mistake. This ends with a confrontation in which JD is told to face the facts, the test results are correct and nobody made a mistake; a fact JD is upset about. JD is grasping at straws ignoring the evidence. Due to his emotional connection JD is having a difficult time facing the fact his friend may die. 

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Ancient Wisdom is typically employed by individuals with no credible evidence. They instead rely on the fact something has been in use for an extended period of time. An example of this would be a snake oil salesmen. This type of vendor provides medicinal goods credited to ancient cultures for their credibility. The tonics are rumored to have been used by ancient cultures to treat some sort of ailment or improve stamina. 

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This video demonstrates "Ancient Wisdom" in the form of traditional Chinese medicine. During Covid-19 many Americans have been turning to Chinese remedies that are supposed to "Strengthen your body" but "there is no guarantee". The man in the video claims that they target older populations, this raises concerns as Chinese people are not actually buying these formulas. There is no guarantee and there is a display of predatory tactics. This should raise concerns and trigger a "red flag", I personally remain skeptical as there is no actual proof or evidence provided in the form of actual doctors or licensing. ]]> 2022-02-13 12:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044481870 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044484214 Definition:
A Red Herring is defined as something employed to misdirect and/or mislead from information that is relevant. An example of this would be "Area 51". Typically Area 51 is described to the public as a military air base for development and research. This could be considered a Red Herring to cover up the widely accepted story that aliens are held in Area 51.  

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In this episode of the Simpsons, a satirical take on immigration, is used to display a Red Herring. The mayor of the town is seen using and blaming illegal immigrants for the towns current issues. He does this as a means to get the citizens to pay taxes. In reality poor leadership is responsible for the current crisis. The mayor successfully persuades the crowd by misleading them, in the end the townsfolk forgot about the taxes.

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Confusion of correlation with causation is defined as the misinterpretation of information based on coincidence. An example of this would be Covid-19. Many people believe that by leaving the house alone you will contract Covid-19. In reality, failure to get vaccinated, wash your hands and social distance are actions that lead to catching Covid-19. 

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In this video and example of ice cream sales is used. This is an example of confusion of correlation with causation as ice cream sales has nothing to do with the crime rate or number of Forrest fires. This shows that just because something takes place during the same time as something else, there is no guarantee the two events affect each other in any way. When critically thinking, does that makes sense? If I walk out of my house and get ice cream will a forest burn down? These are time when skepticism should be used at least until evidence is provided. Proving why things shouldn't be taken at face value. ]]> 2022-02-13 12:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044486847 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044488057 Definition:
Proof of verbosity is the presentation of a large amount of information in hopes to confuse, overwhelm and mislead someone interpretation or understanding. The Victim is often bombarded with tons of relevant and irrelevant information, often leaving the situation with more confusion than clarity. 

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In this video Darth Vader is toying with Luke. Darth Vader's ultimate goal is the defeat the emperor; something he can no longer do. During this confrontation, the dark lord bombard Luke with one blow after another emotionally. Finally Vader tells Luke that he is his father, this emotionally crushes Luke. Luke assumes that Vader is attempting to reach out as a father, in reality he is only seen as a tool initially. Luke however is not fazed by these realization and refuses the temptations of the dark side. Luke himself is seen to be skeptical, having heard stories from Obi-wan which are meant to be warnings. Luke manages to remain emotionally uncompromised in the end, resisting the temptations of the dark side. ]]> 2022-02-13 12:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044488057 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044490548 Definition:
Perception and observation are defined as perceptions influencing and affecting our observations in the real world. An example of this would be getting a headache. Typically people become sensitive to noise and lights, a person may walk into a room and complain. In reality the lights are the brightness they have always been and the noise is no louder than normal. The headache has increased sensitivity to these things and in turn skewed ones perception of events and the world around them. 

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This video demonstrates the way in which perception and observation can often be skewed. We are asked to count the number of passes that occur. During this time however not only does one participant leave, a gorilla is also shown walking across the screen. The last example is the curtain changing color. What this displays is that we can become so focused on events we don't see the whole picture. As shown in class, a large majority of false arrests are attested to faulty eye witness statements. If it wasn't pointed out to you, would you have know the gorilla ever existed? This shows why information should be validated before it is taken as truth. ]]> 2022-02-13 12:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044490548 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044526677 Definition:
The unexplained is defined as filling in the blanks. When presented with something unexplained, human beings will start to form their own explanations. An example of this would be the imagination of a child. When a child witnesses something like a rocket taking off into space, he does not understand, he may think the rocket is fueled by gas we would use in a car. The rocket overall is most likely to be far too complex to truly imagine. 

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This video covers multiple unexplained events. From Atlantis to Stonehenge, humans have formed numerous theories. Stonehenge has been credited to aliens, Atlantis is said to exists still, Bigfoot is roaming around somewhere and the Loch-Ness monster is really good a hiding. What this shows is that we as humans have already filled in the blanks. As a logical society we have relied on our scientists and doctors to figure out the details. If one person sees Big foot, he may feel crazy, he may then find a news article about another sighting. He may read into the sighting and pick details out that match his story. Using confirmation bias one witness shares the experience with another. I think this is why a majority of the population does not truly believe in these myths. This may also lead to the feeling of alienation by so called witnesses, upon finding someone that agrees with them, they might ignore the facts to maintain the emotional connection they are bound to form. ]]> 2022-02-13 13:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044526677 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044529506 Definition:
Patternicty is the tendency for human being to find/look for meaning where there is none. An example of this would be the continent of Africa. Many people see continent on maps and state its resemblance to a horse. In reality horses have nothing to do with the shape of Africa. 

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This video is a compilation of cloud pictures. Have you ever laid in the grass as a kid and looked at the clouds? Did you ever see anything? This is a perfect example of patternicity, we as humans love personifying things. We give these clouds meaning through our sense of wonder as kids. We are hardwired to see something where there is nothing. I think this could also be attributed the theme of "The Unexplained". I think these two things relate as they represent human nature. We see potential, we imagine, we critically think. This is whats allowed us to be such a pliable species. We are able to break things down, by staring at the clouds one day someone is bound to ask what they are made of. I understand this is a bit philosophical, I believe the themes of patternicity include this. We don't just take the clouds at face value. Skepticism can also be seen, we don't believe the clouds are cars and dragons. This is also a driving force to our inquisitiveness. ]]> 2022-02-13 13:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044529506 michaelredwood1 https://padlet.com/michaelredwood1/tfqom1fp0tpc8l7z/wish/2044530240 Define Problem: 
The idea of humans being connected by shapes in the clouds, lends no evidence to being connected as humans by patternicity. 

Gather Information: 
Here multiple video can be seen..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUjWHbv2D84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Pqt771hqQ&t=25s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_69kZiEqhYI
An argument that we do not see shapes in the clouds based on own perception and that the clouds are simply shaped as things randomly. This would hypothetically disprove patternicty as a shared human experience.  

Evaluate Evidence:
Upon reading the comments, it is clear that many people also see shapes in clouds. The results have been reproduced. I believe the scientific method has been followed. 

Recognize Assumptions, Emotions, Bias: 
I believe these YouTube videos may be considered unbiased tests. People are willingly sharing their experiences and opinions. People may have a positive influence in the form of emotional connections. As kids if they ever laid in the grass and looked at clouds, this most likely implanted the idea as warm and overall positive. Thus participants are more likely to want to participate. 

Synthesize Evidence, Identify Alternatives:
-There is nothing wrong with feeling connected as humans. 
-Patternicity can be used to define the shared phenomenon of seeing shapes in clouds. 
-There is no evidence to support the idea/theory of patternicity. 

Select Best Alternative: 
Patternicity can be used to define the shared phenomenon of seeing shapes in everyday objects. Many humans have experienced this, it is also widely considered a positive experience. A positive experience that lends credit to the idea of "human nature", the idea that we as humans have shared experiences.




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