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darkangel218

(13,985 posts) Sun Jan 5, 2014, 10:52 PM Jan 2014

Those claiming to be anti "woo" and pro science [View all]

Are showing pretty unscientific and anti science/progress tendencies!!!

I'm looking forward to have a few weeks out of not posting, as so much ignorance is mind boggling!!!!

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Those claiming to be anti "woo" and pro science [View all] darkangel218 Jan 2014 OP

In Science We Trust! JaneyVee Jan 2014 #1

...because that trust has been earned. gcomeau Jan 2014 #28

How so? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #37

You ask... gcomeau Jan 2014 #42

Well then it should be a breeze to provide just one or two examples, shouldn't it? All that sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #48

Are you typing from inside an iron lung? Or blind from Measles? No? Thanks, science! n/t X_Digger Jan 2014 #51

?? I'm puzzled. Did I say somewhere that science has not contributed in any way to sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #79

Pile all of human scientific innovation into one great big bucket.. X_Digger Jan 2014 #88

Even the atomic bomb, which some consider to be unwise, was a success. Reality isn't always what freshwest Jan 2014 #114

The breeze is the sound of the answer whooshing over your head. Orrex Jan 2014 #52

Still nothing. I'm waitning for something of substance and have a feeling I will receive sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #62

Perhaps you should ask the acupuncturist who invented your computer Orrex Jan 2014 #65

I thought Al Gore invented all that stuff?? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #92

What, in your estimation, is the subject under discussion? Orrex Jan 2014 #101

How many times will you miss that plane whooshing over your head MattBaggins Jan 2014 #128

Can you read? gcomeau Jan 2014 #60

Excuse me? Flight? Just what is the relevance of all that to the subject under discussion? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #95

Yep, you. gcomeau Jan 2014 #107

Yes, it produces 'results' such as those my girlfirend suffered when she realized she could never sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #121

Yeah... "science" did it... gcomeau Jan 2014 #122

Of course it did. They experimented on pregnant women, and I suppose you could say they sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #123

Better to burn out than it is to rust! freshwest Jan 2014 #115

who is better Niceguy1 Jan 2014 #2

Don't worry, I lit some sage. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2014 #3

that's 2naSalit Jan 2014 #45

What is this woo stuff? Shoulders of Giants Jan 2014 #4

The unexplained/alternative/the unknown/not mainstream darkangel218 Jan 2014 #5

And light and peace to you. Thirties Child Jan 2014 #10

Woo = Pseudo-science. Iggo Jan 2014 #11

Woo to some equals 'science' that has had fatal and disastrous results for many people. To each sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #38

+10,000!!! 2naSalit Jan 2014 #47

Where did that remark about "control" come from? Jim Lane Jan 2014 #126

Of course you are trying to control the choices of others. It's right there in your comment over and sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #129

Thanks for proving my point. Jim Lane Jan 2014 #130

"the difference between influence and control" greyl Jan 2014 #131

Excellent post!... SidDithers Jan 2014 #138

Those who make outrageous claims that "acupuncture works" or "vitamin B12 cures cancer" Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #6

Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #7

You should alert the admins to the software bug with your ignore. tammywammy Jan 2014 #16

Go gloat some some more on my break from DU. darkangel218 Jan 2014 #8

Russell's Teapot. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #9

Funny thing is..NO ONE SAID THAT. Texasgal Jan 2014 #12

*cough* Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #13

You must not know how to read. Texasgal Jan 2014 #14

Nowhere does it say "and you know what? It worked for me!" Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #15

apparently not Texasgal Jan 2014 #19

Well, here's the problem you are having. Neutral readers assume that when someone reports on sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #40

So acupuncture doesn't work, ever, at all? Your statement, in absolution yes? flvegan Jan 2014 #17

I'm not the one claiming acupuncture works. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #18

Correct. But, you're the one claiming it doesn't. flvegan Jan 2014 #21

Nowhere in my post did I claim acupuncture doesn't work. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #22

You want to re-read what you posted and reconsider? Here, I'll copy it for you: flvegan Jan 2014 #23

"outrageous claim" is so much different than saying "it doesn't work." Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #24

I can, which is why I can tell you that it's not. flvegan Jan 2014 #30

Actually, it is. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #32

So then you don't really know either way? flvegan Jan 2014 #33

Making a claim, with no evidence to back it up, or with only anecdotal evidence, is outrageous. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #35

Didn't answer my question. flvegan Jan 2014 #36

Geez, that's twice in one thread that folks are (intentionally?) misreading what you're saying. X_Digger Jan 2014 #26

Care to help him/her out? flvegan Jan 2014 #34

Apparently not. X_Digger Jan 2014 #39

So then, no, you don't. flvegan Jan 2014 #41

in science, the default position is something doesn't work. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #67

Why is that? flvegan Jan 2014 #74

we create experiments to make sure something works. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #86

Experiments need a null hypothesis. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #94

Those who claim anything works FOR THEM, have to prove it. Eg, my MIL was on several prescription sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #43

Um, they do prove it. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #49

So it's okay to prescribe FDA approved scientifically tested medications arbitrarily which HAVE sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #124

Where do you get your data? Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #125

You mean the same way those who claimed that DES worked to prevent miscarriages sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #59

I have no idea what you're going on about. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #64

I didn't think you would. Thanks for the confirmation. Woo, it all depnds on what you know. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #89

No, it doesn't work. LeftyMom Jan 2014 #93

What- Tumbulu Jan 2014 #20

No kidding!!! Texasgal Jan 2014 #25

How do these get here? I read a post the other day where there are several from other countries, I Thinkingabout Jan 2014 #31

Forget it, Jake... pinboy3niner Jan 2014 #27

Nice personal attack. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #29

Oh what a relief! No assault weapons for Tumbulu Jan 2014 #46

I'm also a scientist. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #54

I have been reading your posts for quite Tumbulu Jan 2014 #71

Well Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #76

Thank you- that is fascinating Tumbulu Jan 2014 #98

It's not always so easy, unfortunately. AZCat Jan 2014 #55

So, what does that have to do with this Tumbulu Jan 2014 #68

That's an interesting response. AZCat Jan 2014 #70

That particular poster wondered if I was an actual Democrat because I questioned woo. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #72

A closed shut mind is anything except scientific Tumbulu Jan 2014 #78

See post #76. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #80

What is a "septic"? AZCat Jan 2014 #82

I'm pretty sure it derives from the word "skeptic." MineralMan Jan 2014 #120

Sometimes I think we can all fall prey... AZCat Jan 2014 #81

What power do I, an anonymous poster Tumbulu Jan 2014 #85

I'm not sure where the two of us have been "ripping each other to shreds". AZCat Jan 2014 #90

Yes, we have not been doing that Tumbulu Jan 2014 #96

"I am a scientist. I use homeopathic remedies..." tkmorris Jan 2014 #69

Yeah, that struck me too... SidDithers Jan 2014 #73

What is your degree in Sid? Tumbulu Jan 2014 #100

Physics and Math... SidDithers Jan 2014 #102

Entomology, nematology Tumbulu Jan 2014 #106

I actually know a nuclear physicist who swears by acupuncture for her pain. I shit you not. X_Digger Jan 2014 #75

May I see your credentials Tumbulu Jan 2014 #91

I'll rephrase since you are getting all riled tkmorris Jan 2014 #119

Practice homeopathy? You thinks his is my job? Tumbulu Jan 2014 #127

You are a scientist who believes that water has 'memory'? idwiyo Jan 2014 #84

I am a scientist who does not limit Tumbulu Jan 2014 #99

Right. Water has 'memory' of piss, shit and all deadly bacteria that came in contact with water. idwiyo Jan 2014 #105

You see, your post is silly Tumbulu Jan 2014 #108

Healthy curiosity manifesting itself in possibility that water has memory? idwiyo Jan 2014 #109

Oh goodness, forget it! Tumbulu Jan 2014 #110

You are a scientist! You have healthy curiosity! Shouldn't it allow for a possibility that water idwiyo Jan 2014 #111

I use a couple of homeopathic topicals, recommended by an MD Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #137

Homeopathy is the mother of all quackeries... SidDithers Jan 2014 #139

I respect you enough to suggest that you check if what you are using is actual idwiyo Jan 2014 #140

Amazing, isn't it? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #44

Really very sad Tumbulu Jan 2014 #58

explaining the null hypothesis to non-scientists is an uphill task La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #56

Tell me about it. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #61

i wouldn't bother. honestly, the only woo thing that upsets me is vaccinations La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #63

Touché. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #66

I do have a question about scientist. MyNameGoesHere Jan 2014 #77

I'm putting in a lot of hard work into this thesis. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #87

Ok I will give you a pat on the back MyNameGoesHere Jan 2014 #133

ROFL! BuddhaGirl Jan 2014 #134

You want to feel superior to everyone but don't want education or credentials? OriginalGeek Jan 2014 #132

Oh really. That must be why this board-certified anesthesiologist pnwmom Jan 2014 #117

i am not sure where you get to this from what i said. nt La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #118

Like the board certified anesthesiologist at Harvard Medical School who uses acupuncture? pnwmom Jan 2014 #116

You don't understand "proof" nt Logical Jan 2014 #50

Funny that you're preaching about ignorance Orrex Jan 2014 #53

Have you noticed... Marr Jan 2014 #136

LOL. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #57

wrong. nt Deep13 Jan 2014 #83

"F*ckin' magnets. How do they work?" Heidi Jan 2014 #97

I'm not saying it's aliens but progressoid Jan 2014 #103

! Heidi Jan 2014 #104

Now *that's* entertainment. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #113

All that is being asked is evidence other than anecdote intaglio Jan 2014 #112

Guess you got your wish, see ya in a couple months! snooper2 Jan 2014 #135