Favorite Pseudoscience

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This is something of a counterpart to the "favorite science" thread, but obviously for discussing pseudoscience instead of actual science.

Pseudoscience is essentially anything that claims to be science, to use scientific methods, but doesn't actually do so. Usually, pseudoscience is characterized by assuming the conclusion, fitting evidence to the initial assumption, etc. Essentially the inverse of real science. However, looking at pseudosciences can be instructive, as it shows us how even something initially borne out of rational thought can devolve into baseless assertions and selective acceptance of evidence.

For this reason, and also because it can be pretty entertaining, I find a variety of pseudoscience interesting. Some of my personal favorites are Cellular Cosmogony, various Ufology/cosmic/paranormal related events (e.g., Tunguska) and torsion fields/hyperdimensional physics (see Richard Hoagland, a source of infinite pseudoscience and conspiracy related entertainment).

 

[Snow Queen]

Whatever Giccy believes.

 

[Batman]

One of my favorites is homeopathy. It's just hilarious.

^ xkcd

 

[Curmudgeon]

Does alchemy count? I still harbor hopes of transmuting cheetos into uranium.

 

[Big Octo]

I agree with Batman. Homeopathy is laughable at best, and it's always a thrill to hear someone explain the alleged benefits of alternative medicine. You know what they call alternative medicine that works? Medicine.

 

[Ventus]

One of my favorite pseudosciences is of course economy. And not for the sake of it being a pseudoscience.

 

[Jamie]

Evolutionary Biology

What age did you guys grow out of atheism?

 

[Shadsie]

I really, really want people to someday find a Bigfoot. I don't exactly believe in Bigfoot, but I think it's cool that people are looking, even though other people call them idiots, because if someone actually found one, that would just be kind of neat.

 

[Mikey the Moblin]

Ghostsology~

 

[Farore's Chosen]

Does alchemy count? I still harbor hopes of transmuting cheetos into uranium.

if you ever figure that out let us know. XD

I love stuff related to the supernatural, like ghosts and cryptozoology.

One of my favorites is homeopathy

I always thought Homeopathy was the use of natural cures from plants and stuff which is what our ancestors used before we could drive down to our local Walgreens? Though I could be wrong

 

[Batman]

I always thought Homeopathy was the use of natural cures from plants and stuff which is what our ancestors used before we could drive down to our local Walgreens?

Nope.