10. List three things that were surprises to you. Chapter 5. Pseudoscience: A Major Misuse Of Science Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. ― Carl Sagan, scientist We’ve already seen a few examples of poor science. But when the promoters of those examples claim that “science has proven” their beliefs, beware! They are trying to use the powerful word “science” to convince you that their “magic pill” works. Any view, belief, or practice that claims to be scientific, but does not follow all the rules of science, is called a pseudoscience (fake science). Some Examples of Pseudoscience Aroma Therapy, Astrology, Biorhythms, Climate Change Rejection, Clairvoyance, Dianetics/Scientology, ESP (Extra Sensory Perception), Eugenics, Fortune Tellers, Homeopathy, Intelligent Design, Irreducible Complexity, Magnetic Therapy, Numerology, Palmistry, Phrenology, Plant Emotions, Psychics, Psychokinesis, Telekinesis, Therapeutic Touch What is Pseudoscience? Pseudoscience (“soo-doe-science”) is a special case of poor science. Poor science is usually performed while trying to do real scientific work, but fails for any of the several reasons described in the previous chapter. The goal of any pseudoscience is to promote some belief, idea or product by pretending to use
10. List three things that were surprises to you. Chapter 5. Pseudoscience: A Major Misuse Of Science Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. ― Carl Sagan, scientist We’ve already seen a few examples of poor science. But when the promoters of those examples claim that “science has proven” their beliefs, beware! They are trying to use the powerful word “science” to convince you that their “magic pill” works. Any view, belief, or practice that claims to be scientific, but does not follow all the rules of science, is called a pseudoscience (fake science). Some Examples of Pseudoscience Aroma Therapy, Astrology, Biorhythms, Climate Change Rejection, Clairvoyance, Dianetics/Scientology, ESP (Extra Sensory Perception), Eugenics, Fortune Tellers, Homeopathy, Intelligent Design, Irreducible Complexity, Magnetic Therapy, Numerology, Palmistry, Phrenology, Plant Emotions, Psychics, Psychokinesis, Telekinesis, Therapeutic Touch What is Pseudoscience? Pseudoscience (“soo-doe-science”) is a special case of poor science. Poor science is usually performed while trying to do real scientific work, but fails for any of the several reasons described in the previous chapter. The goal of any pseudoscience is to promote some belief, idea or product by pretending to use
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