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Topic	Why is junk science so enticing?
Board_hunter567 02/18/25 2:07:00 PM #22:	It's basically like a religion. Anti-intellectualism is both simpler and more exciting than reality. It gives vulnerable people a sense of validation, perfect for con artists to exploit. It's also inherently rooted in awful thinking, like Ancient Aliens is mostly "How could ancient civilizations have figured out basic math and physics that I, a white man, don't fully comprehend? Must be beings from the sky!" --- http://i.imgur.com/szMsu.png Validate your purchases and discredit the purchases of others whenever possible. Numbers objectively define quality and enjoyment. <cite>Board_hunter567 posted [p:984087004] in Why is jun... [t:80937207]...</cite> <quote>It's basically like a religion. Anti-intellectualism is both simpler and more exciting than reality. It gives vulnerable people a sense of validation, perfect for con artists to exploit. It's also inherently rooted in awful thinking, like Ancient Aliens is mostly "How could ancient civilizations have figured out basic math and physics that I, a white man, don't fully comprehend? Must be beings from the sky!" --- http://i.imgur.com/szMsu.pngValidate your purchases and discredit the purchases of others whenever possible. Numbers objectively define quality and enjoyment.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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