Naked Science Forum
Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: Onlyinterestednotdevoted on 13/01/2009 18:27:29
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I have to write a paper for my physical science class on pseudoscience and I was hoping that I could get help finding a great example of pseudoscience being exploited in today's society.
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Being exploited? Hmm... I think there are a great many, largely in the alternative health industry, but Astrology is always a popular one.
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Could you be more specific?
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Nope, it's your report!
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How about the homoeopathic scam that's always good for a laugh.
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I have to write a paper for my physical science class on pseudoscience and I was hoping that I could get help finding a great example of pseudoscience being exploited in today's society.
I don't know about being exploited; but I can point you to some examples that most physicists would call pseudoscience. Like This One (http://photontheory.com/TheEvidence.html)
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Creation science and intelligent design as opposed to the reality of evolution is probably a topical one
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Pick any of the theories stating 'Einstein was wrong':)
Goggle and see. (as it is a science class)
Or 'race biology'
Today you say?
Global warming would be a hot, or cool, subject:)
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I ended up talking about the myth that humans only use 10% of the brain.
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And how did that turn out?
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I don't know yet. He never gave us anything back. But, I assume I did well.
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It is probably a bit late but a great site for finding out about one type of pseudo science (based on health mostly) is Ben Goldacre's blog. http://www.badscience.net
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a bit late, but pertinent to the topic here - what do folks think of 'astrometeorology'