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The ability to quickly distinguish [ | [[File:Pseudoscience-astrology-quantum-woo-homeopathy-psychic-energy.jpg|thumb|Astrologer working in a pseudoscience lab]] | ||
The ability to quickly distinguish [[wikipedia:Pseudoscience|Pseudoscience]] from peer-reviewed research is a vital skill in the modern [[information]] age when [[social media]] is heavily populated with [[misinformation]] and [[grift]].<blockquote>''"Inspect every piece of pseudoscience and you will find a security blanket."'' -[[wikipedia:Isaac_Asimov|Isaac Asimov]]</blockquote>[[Quantum woo|Quantum Woo]] uses pseudoscience to leverage the misunderstanding of [[quantum mechanics]] into [[Spirituality|spiritual]] [[grift]]. | |||
[[Creationism]] is the use of pseudoscience to defend [[literal]] interpretations of [[scripture]]. | |||
Many pseudo-scientific [[health]] products rely on the [[placebo effect]] for their perceived benefits, so it is helpful to understand how that works. It also helps you save [[money]] on supplements by not buying them. | |||
Many [[conspiracy theories]] are built on the basis of pseudoscience, as are many [[theories of everything]]. | |||
The [[science]], [[evidence]], [[critical thinking]], [[truth]], [[trust]], [[misinformation]], [[social media]], and [[grift]] pages all relate to identifying bad [[information]]. | |||
Are you accidentally falling for pseudoscience? [[wikipedia:List_of_topics_characterized_as_pseudoscience|Check your beliefs against this master list]] and be sure that you are living in [[reality]]! | Are you accidentally falling for pseudoscience? [[wikipedia:List_of_topics_characterized_as_pseudoscience|Check your beliefs against this master list]] and be sure that you are living in [[reality]]! | ||
[https://rationalwiki.org/ RationalWiki] is a similar Wikipedia project that focuses on debunking pseudo-scientific claims and [[grift]]. | |||
[[wikipedia:Karl_Popper|Karl Popper]] wrote [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61550.The_Logic_of_Scientific_Discovery the book on pseudoscience], and [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240592.The_Open_Society_and_Its_Enemies the book on tolerance], too! Here are some articles describing his theory of [[wikipedia:Falsifiability|falsifiabilty]] and how to tell good [[science]] from quackery. | |||
* [https://www.thecollector.com/karl-popper-falsification-science-pseudoscience/ Karl Popper on Falsification: Science vs. Pseudoscience] | |||
* [https://www.simplypsychology.org/karl-popper.html Karl Popper: Theory of Falsification] | |||
* [https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pseudo-science/ Science and Pseudo-Science - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy] | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X8Xfl0JdTQ||center|Karl Popper, Science & Pseudoscience: Crash Course|frame}} | |||
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The [[wikipedia:MythBusters|Mythbusters]] were the peak of late-stage [[wikipedia:Discovery_Channel|Discovery channel]], when [[educational]] programming was not yet phased out completely. They dealt with pseudoscience, [[scams]], and [[misinformation]] in a way that was explosively entertaining. [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0A5590CEE7F2EC3B Full Playlist (251 Videos)] | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGfha9tR-Vo&list=PL0A5590CEE7F2EC3B||center|Mythbusters Most Dangerous Experiments|frame}} | |||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbDbF1DONVE||center|Frank Zappa - Cosmik Debris|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbDbF1DONVE||center|Frank Zappa - Cosmik Debris|frame}} | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qBaBb1Y-U||center|Phil Collins - Sussudio|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0qBaBb1Y-U||center|Phil Collins - Sussudio(science)|frame}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:15, 8 March 2025
The ability to quickly distinguish Pseudoscience from peer-reviewed research is a vital skill in the modern information age when social media is heavily populated with misinformation and grift.
"Inspect every piece of pseudoscience and you will find a security blanket." -Isaac Asimov
Quantum Woo uses pseudoscience to leverage the misunderstanding of quantum mechanics into spiritual grift.
Creationism is the use of pseudoscience to defend literal interpretations of scripture.
Many pseudo-scientific health products rely on the placebo effect for their perceived benefits, so it is helpful to understand how that works. It also helps you save money on supplements by not buying them.
Many conspiracy theories are built on the basis of pseudoscience, as are many theories of everything.
The science, evidence, critical thinking, truth, trust, misinformation, social media, and grift pages all relate to identifying bad information.
Are you accidentally falling for pseudoscience? Check your beliefs against this master list and be sure that you are living in reality!
RationalWiki is a similar Wikipedia project that focuses on debunking pseudo-scientific claims and grift.
Karl Popper wrote the book on pseudoscience, and the book on tolerance, too! Here are some articles describing his theory of falsifiabilty and how to tell good science from quackery.
- Karl Popper on Falsification: Science vs. Pseudoscience
- Karl Popper: Theory of Falsification
- Science and Pseudo-Science - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Mythbusters were the peak of late-stage Discovery channel, when educational programming was not yet phased out completely. They dealt with pseudoscience, scams, and misinformation in a way that was explosively entertaining. Full Playlist (251 Videos)