Black Mirror / rorriM kcalB Quantum woo Quantum woo is the justification of irrational beliefs by an obfuscatory reference to quantum physics. Buzzwords like "energy field", "probability wave", or "wave-particle duality" are used to magically turn thoughts into something tangible in order to directly affect the universe. This results in such foolishness as the Law of Attraction or quantum healing. When an idea seems too crazy to believe, the proponent often makes an appeal to quantum physics as the explanation. Quantum woo is an attempt to piggy-back on the success and legitimacy of science by claiming quack ideas are rooted in accepted concepts in physics, combined with utter misunderstanding of these concepts and a sense of wonder at the amazing magic these misunderstandings would imply if true. Proponents of quantum woo are affected by the interaction of neural-energy and their natural bozon field, which results in the creation of one moron and the decay of two neurons. [edit] History [edit] Material that skirts the edge
Clinton Road (New Jersey) There are very few houses along the road and much of the adjoining property is undeveloped publicly owned woodlands (either City of Newark watershed or state forest) and the road itself is a narrow two-lane highway that receives little maintenance, is not part of New Jersey's county route system and was until fairly recently unpaved for some of its length, connecting two areas of minimal population and growth and thus having little traffic even at the busiest times of day. 18th-century smelter mistakenly believed to be a Druidic temple In May 1983, a human body was found in the woods close to the road. According to Weird NJ, legend dictates that a cyclist going down the road discovered the body after investigating a vulture feasting at a spot in the nearby trees. KML is from Wikidata
Scientists of America : Science of anyone - Web edition 10 Roads That Will Scare You Stupid Creepy All Hallow’s Eve. Samhain. Halloween. We have all heard our fair share of urban legends, visited some “haunted” houses, been to these locations willingly. A75 Kinmont Straight South West Scotland For over fifty years this road has been the scene of numerous hauntings. Kelly Road Ohioville, Pennsylvania A one-mile section of Kelly Road, Ohioville, Pennsylvania is an area that has had numerous reports of paranormal activity and bizarre happenings. Dead Man’s Curve Clermont County, Ohio Dead man’s curve is a dangerous turning intersection in Clermont County–according to the most common reports, at the place where 222 meets State Route 125. According to Haunted Ohio III, Rick’s friend Todd said “Rick and I were heading home from Bethel to Amelia. Due to rerouting, the actual location of Dead Man’s Curve is somewhat in doubt. In the city of Belvidere in Boone Country, Illinois there is an intersection that has been the site of many hauntings, particularly the Bloodspoint Road. England
List of topics characterized as pseudoscience - Wikipedia This is a list of topics that have, either currently or in the past, been characterized as pseudoscience by academics or researchers. Detailed discussion of these topics may be found on their main pages. These characterizations were made in the context of educating the public about questionable or potentially fraudulent or dangerous claims and practices—efforts to define the nature of science, or humorous parodies of poor scientific reasoning. Criticism of pseudoscience, generally by the scientific community or skeptical organizations, involves critiques of the logical, methodological, or rhetorical bases of the topic in question.[1] Though some of the listed topics continue to be investigated scientifically, others were only subject to scientific research in the past and today are considered refuted, but resurrected in a pseudoscientific fashion. Many adherents or practitioners of the topics listed here dispute their characterization as pseudoscience. Physical sciences Earth sciences
Metaphilm ::: Donnie Darko A new theory to help the viewer unravel the cult classic. Erik A. Coburn n recent years, Donnie Darko, directed by Richard Kelly, has become a cult classic. While most people who watch this twisted film will love it, few will understand the intricate, multi-layered timeline residing within. Explaining the timeline This diagram summarizes Donnie’s travel, to and from the Tangent Universe, to and from the past and the future. The entire movie occurs between points B and C on the timeline, aside from the last five or ten minutes, which happen at point A. Before getting into the explanations, there are some phrases that need to be defined: With these terms in mind, we can now begin breaking down the timeline. At point A, the Tangent Universe appears. He’s been here before Take a deep breath, now. Now what does this mean? What is Frank’s story? Frank is not a supernatural being. But, if Donnie is saved by Frank at the beginning, what about his first trip through the Tangent Universe? Wake Up
Fringe science - Wikipedia Inquiries far outside of mainstream science A concept that was once accepted by the mainstream scientific community may become fringe science because of a later evaluation of previous research.[5] For example, focal infection theory, which held that focal infections of the tonsils or teeth are a primary cause of systemic disease, was once considered to be medical fact. It has since been dismissed because of lack of evidence. Description[edit] The boundary between fringe science and pseudoscience is disputed. Although most fringe science is rejected, the scientific community has come to accept some portions of it.[2]: 172 One example of such is plate tectonics, an idea which had its origin in the fringe science of continental drift and was rejected for decades.[2]: 5 The confusion between science and pseudoscience, between honest scientific error and genuine scientific discovery, is not new, and it is a permanent feature of the scientific landscape .... Examples[edit] Historical[edit] Books
Fringe theory - Wikipedia A fringe theory is an idea or viewpoint which differs from the accepted scholarship in its field. Fringe theories include the models and proposals of fringe science, as well as similar ideas in other areas of scholarship, such as the humanities. The term fringe theory is commonly used in a narrower sense as a pejorative, roughly synonymous with pseudo-scholarship. Definitions[edit] Fringe theories are ideas which depart significantly from a prevailing or mainstream theory. The term is also used to describe conspiracy theories. Demarcation problem[edit] Wertheim wrote that a "credentialed physicist ... can generally recognize a fringe theory by sight" when it comes in the form of an eccentrically formatted manuscript. Mainstream impact[edit] Alfred Wegener advanced the theory of continental drift, a fringe theory which was later adopted by mainstream science Sometimes this change is not gradual; in such cases it represents a paradigm shift. False balance[edit] References[edit]
List of psychic abilities - Wikipedia This is a list of psychic abilities that have been attributed to real-world people. Many of these are also known as extrasensory perception or sixth sense. There is no evidence that psychic abilities exist, and they are not recognized by the scientific community. Jump up ^ Fontana, David (2005).
Your Glorified Ignorance Wasn't Cool Then, And Your Scientific Illiteracy Isn't Cool Now NASA/JPL-Caltech, for the Cassini mission All across the country, you can see how the seeds of it develop from a very young age. When children raise their hands in class because they know the answer, their classmates hurl the familiar insults of "nerd," "geek," "dork," or "know-it-all" at them. The social lessons we learn early on are very simple: if you want to be part of the cool crowd, you can't appear too exceptional. But ignorance isn't normal at all. Magdalena Kowalska / CERN / ISOLDE team There are so many remarkable things that we — as a species — have figured out about existence. Our most valuable explorations of the world and Universe around us have been scientific ones: where we learn about reality by asking it the right questions about itself, and listen to the answers that it reveals. NOAA/PMEL Vents Program Of course, not everyone knows all (or even most) of these answers. At least, that's how you behave if you're genuinely interested in learning the actual answer. Getty