What Makes Pseudoscience So Dangerous?
Channel: Dr. Paul M. Sutter
Date: 19/08/2023

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In this episode of #AskASpaceman, I dig into the nature of pseudoscience versus science. I will discuss what characterizes #science from the outside, like jargon, technical gadgets, and advanced mathematics. These are the qualities that pseudoscience shares, but crucially pseudoscience misses the important core of science: the openness, the rigor, the rationality, the skepticism, the connectedness, and the openness that are the trademarks of scientific investigation.

I show how common beliefs like UFO hunting, homeopathy, astrology, ghost hunting, ancient aliens, and more are all examples of pseudoscience.

Finally, I give some practical tips for navigating the world of pseudoscientific beliefs and how to respond to proponents of those beliefs.

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00:00 Introduction
03:01 Pseudoscience as "False Science"
07:20 The Skin vs the Soul of Science
16:22 Examples of Pseudoscience
25:53 How to Spot Pseudoscience in the Wild