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Topic	Why is junk science so enticing?
TheOnionKnight 02/18/25 2:29:28 PM #24:	It's enticing because it's dramatic. Real science has to stick to the facts, and sometimes the facts are boring. Junk science can juice itself up to engage your emotions more powerfully. And it has the benefit of feeling like "secret knowledge," like it's opening the door to a private clubhouse, teaching you about deep and hidden principles of the universe. --- The owls are not what they seem. <cite>TheOnionKnight posted [p:984087294] in Why is jun... [t:80937207]...</cite> <quote>It's enticing because it's dramatic. Real science has to stick to the facts, and sometimes the facts are boring. Junk science can juice itself up to engage your emotions more powerfully. And it has the benefit of feeling like "secret knowledge," like it's opening the door to a private clubhouse, teaching you about deep and hidden principles of the universe. --- The owls are not what they seem.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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