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Author(s): John Grant
ISBN(s): 9781904332879, 1904332870
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 4.03 MB
Year: 2009
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1904332870 
ISBN 13: 9781904332879
Author: John Grant

Some say it’s science; John Grant says it’s bogus. Fans of the hard facts will welcome this engaging follow-up to Discarded Science and Corrupted Science. Grant takes a hard and lively look at pseudoscience, speculating on whether it’s just entertaining folly or (as many scientists believe), a threat to civilization. He touches on New Age twaddle, from Deepak Chopra to The Secret; the so-called power of crystals; crypto-creatures; the “UFO phenomenon” in all its glory; and those who interpret the Bible as accurate science, history, and prophecy. This will generate enough controversy to guarantee plenty of debate…and reviews!

Bogus Science Or Some People Really Believe These Things 1st Table of contents:

PART I: THE STRANGE WORLD OF BOGUS SCIENCE

  1. What Is Bogus Science?

    • 1.1 Pseudoscience vs. Real Science

    • 1.2 The Hallmarks of Bogus Theories

    • 1.3 How to Spot Scientific Nonsense

  2. Historical Highlights of Scientific Quackery

    • 2.1 Phrenology: Reading Bumps on Your Head

    • 2.2 N-Rays and the Need to Believe

    • 2.3 The Great Piltdown Hoax

  3. Modern Myths and Fringe Theories

    • 3.1 Flat Earth: Still a Thing

    • 3.2 Ancient Aliens and Lost Civilizations

    • 3.3 Crystals, Chakras, and Cosmic Energy

  4. Health Hoaxes and Miracle Cures

    • 4.1 Anti-Vaccine Movements

    • 4.2 Detox Scams and Cleanse Fads

    • 4.3 Homeopathy: Water Memory or Wishful Thinking?

PART II: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BELIEF

  1. Why Smart People Believe Dumb Things

    • 5.1 Cognitive Biases and Mental Shortcuts

    • 5.2 The Role of Identity and Emotion

    • 5.3 Motivated Reasoning and Confirmation Bias

  2. The Influence of Social Media and Echo Chambers

    • 6.1 Algorithmic Amplification

    • 6.2 Misinformation and Disinformation

    • 6.3 Cults of Personality and Online Gurus

  3. Conspiracies and the Comfort of Control

    • 7.1 Why Conspiracies Appeal to the Anxious Mind

    • 7.2 Common Patterns in Conspiracy Thinking

    • 7.3 When Belief Becomes Dangerous

PART III: FIGHTING BACK WITH FACTS

  1. Science Communication in an Age of Doubt

    • 8.1 Bridging the Gap Between Experts and the Public

    • 8.2 The Power—and Limits—of Debunking

    • 8.3 Humor, Storytelling, and Empathy in Science

  2. Skepticism vs. Cynicism

    • 9.1 Healthy Doubt vs. Blanket Denial

    • 9.2 Rebuilding Trust in Science

    • 9.3 Teaching Critical Thinking Without Arrogance

  3. What We Can Do: A Toolkit for the Curious and Concerned

  • 10.1 Asking the Right Questions

  • 10.2 Tools for Evaluating Claims

  • 10.3 How to Have Better Conversations with Believers

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