False sciences
The course is intended to address what are pseudo ? Under of this, offer clues to identify them by their definition and examples: astrology, parapsychology, psychology and medicine alternatives, UFOs. Mancias or art of divination: tarot, reading coffee grounds, runes and other "technical." Most common buzzwords charlatans. "Energy", "vibration" and "harmonization" three keywords. Characteristics of scientific thought. The contrast between science and pseudoscience. Magical thinking as the basis of pseudoscience, superstition and cabals. Quackery and the media: how sensationalism and "newsworthy " contribute to misinformation. Pseudoscience in college: false science official title. Psychology of pseudoscience: Why pseudoscience are so attractive? Pseudoscience "popular" and "elite" change the packaging, the content is the same.
charge of Alexander J. Borgo
Start: Wednesday June 2, 2010
Schedule: Wednesday of
Duration: 8 matches
Fee: $ 160 ($ 80 per month)
are given certificates of attendance
Alejandro J. Borgo a journalist, writer and musician. Think directed. Revista Iberoamericana for science and reason . is currently Director of CFI / Argentina, subsidiary international organization's local Center for Inquiry ( Buffalo, New York, USA )
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