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Cake day: April 12th, 2024

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  • Oh, you have done good to question this. It is a pseudoscience and the documentary you saw is not a trustworthy source.

    I quickly slapped together an uncomplete list how to spot bullshit like that. Just from your description, I would say at least three boxes are checked here.

    • Overgeneralization: A single phenomenon is claimed to explain a wide range of unrelated issues.

    • One-size-fits-all solutions: A single treatment or method is said to cure multiple, diverse ailments.

    • Lack of specificity: Claims are vague and lack detailed mechanisms or explanations.

    • Appeal to tradition: Claims are based on historical practices rather than scientific evidence.

    • Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence: Bold assertions are made without sufficient proof.

    • Emphasis on personal testimonials: Reliance on individual stories rather than systematic research.

    • Use of jargon: Complex terminology is used to sound credible without substantive backing.

    • Avoidance of peer scrutiny: Claims are not subjected to rigorous testing or peer review.

    • Dichotomous thinking: Issues are framed in black-and-white terms, ignoring nuances and complexities.