Do you think the label “unscientific” has become an overused word that has had it’s original meaning distorted? (Page 2)

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There are groupthinks of mainstream society who are quick to dismiss anything they consider “unscientific” only because it doesn’t come from a mainstream source. These groupthink folks don’t have any valid counter arguments except for a barrage of fallacies yet still resort to using the simple word “unscientific” to dismiss something without even giving a valid reason why they are skeptical. You often see this in debates, a lot of these pseudo-intellectuals like to argue from authority by citing all sorts of “credible sources” but whenever an alternative source that contradicts the pseudo intellectual’s source is proposed, the pseudo-intellectual is quick to label it “unscientific”. Furthermore, people like to attach the “unscientific” label to anything they don’t understand or can’t be explained at the moment. Only for their skepticism to be debunked as more information on the subject is gradually acquired.

NewtoTheSouth · Answer

Yeah, but that is true of most things. If I wrote a paper that didn't conform to your biases, you would question it too, even it was based on strong research. Also, what makes something scientific? Even scientists disagree about that.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

If we want to be technical, much of what science holds to be true is "unscientific" in that it cannot be tested by the scientific method.

whitehide · Answer

I haven't really heard that word very much. But I wouldn't usually believe an unscientific person calling something "unscientific"

OddBeMe · Answer

In this case, “mainstream source” in science means consensus. Which is the gold standard for facts. I will hear out unscientific claims but they will remain unscientific until they use science.

lolcraft · Answer

I think it's people understanding of science. Skepticism is the foundational thought in the scientific method. The goal is to prove the hypothesis wrong.

EnglundUberAlles · Answer

I think the word pseudo-intellectual has become overused. Please stop using it to describe everyone who doesn't buy into your crackpot conspiracy theories.

ShadowofRegret · Answer

I certainly think so!

Ratmuffin · Answer

Until this post, i honestly don't remember the last time i saw that word.

DiscomfortZone · Answer

You know, more and more police officers in civilized nations are learning to ignore calls from anti-vaxxers who are assaulted. Very soon it will be practically legal to literally beat your flock of oxygen-wasting filth to death :)

Do you think the label “unscientific” has become an overused word that has had it’s original meaning distorted? (Page 2)

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