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Yann Esposito (Yogsototh) 5759502b43
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Characteristics of Pseudoscience

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https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/plvskm/a_guide_on_how_to_sniff_out_pseudoscience/

11 points

  1. Is UNFALSIFIABLE (can't be proven wrong): Makes vague or unobservable claims
  2. Relies heavily on ANECDOTES, personal experiences, and testimonials
  3. CHERRY PICKS confirming evidence while ignoring/minimizing disconfirming evidence
  4. Uses TECHNOBABBLE: words that sound scientific but don't make sense
  5. Lacks PLAUSIBLE MECHANISM: Now way to explain it based on existing knowledge
  6. Is UNCHANGING: Doesn't self-correct or progress
  7. Makes EXTRAORDINARY/EXAGERATED CLAIMS with insufficient evidence
  8. Professes CERTAINTY: Talks of "proof", with great confidence
  9. Commits LOGICAL FALLACIES: Arguments contain errors in reasoning
  10. Lacks PEER REVIEW: Goes directly to the public, avoiding scientific scrutinity
  11. Claims there's a CONSPIRACY to suppress their ideas