However, pseudoscience uses invented methods of analysis in which it pretends to meet the requirements of the scientific method; but it in fact violates its elements. Pseudoscience literature is aimed at the general public, and there is no review, no standards, and no demand for honesty or accuracy. Unlike results from scientific experiments, pseudoscience results cannot be reproduced or verified. Studies, if any, are described that someone would not be able to figure out what was done or how it was done. Also, failures within pseudoscience are ignored, excused, lied about, and avoided every time. Arguments are made upon faith and belief. Pseudoscience has a strong religious element: it tries to convert, not to convince. Furthermore, the original idea is never abandoned, whatever the evidence. Some examples of pseudoscience are: Biorhythm, the basic hypothesis of this theory is that everyone has good days and bad, Astrology, Psychology, Sociology and Acupuncture.
I am interested in, and very much allured to pseudoscience. I used to read my horoscope every day, and try to interpret it. But one day I found out that my friend, whose birthday is 5 years and 3 weeks after mine, also has the same horoscope. That’s when I stopped reading horoscopes, palm readings and similar things. I believe that much of society is very interested in these sorts of pseudosciences because they think they can make sense of the things that are going on around them. But in reality, none of it can be backed by facts like science can.
Why do you believe that society reads into things like horoscopes???
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Very good backgrounds on the topics. I also do agree with the horoscopes, it does seem ridiculous that people sometimes base their lives around someone else's supposed wisdom. Most pseudosciences are too farfetched for my mind to grasp, but I do believe that some can be beneficial, at least a great way to compare today's factual science with the methods and results of pseudoscience to determine the more productive of the two.
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You said, "Why do you believe that society reads into things like horoscopes???" The answer is soley entertainment value. People are always looking for ways to improve their lives. Some beleive that this is only a guide - which can change. People always have the choice of free will. That can change everything.
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