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Science, Pseudoscience and ideology... - Coggle Diagram
Science, Pseudoscience and ideology...
Science
Main characteristics
Changes when new information appears
science maintains rigor in observation and experimentation
Can be tested and repeated
Requires empirical evidence
Uses experiments and evidence
Falsifiable and verifiable
Is subject to review and criticism
Based on the scientific method
Science as a “member of a family of fields of research”
Shares methods with disciplines such as philosophy, history, and sociology
Science works with facts, while some fields work with opinions or beliefs
Science is one way of studying the world, but it is not the only one
Pseudoscience
Main characteristics
Does not follow the scientific method
It is neither falsifiable nor revisable (Doesn't look for it)
It relies on beliefs and testimonies
It uses technical language to impress
Pseudoscience as a “field of knowledge”
Although it appears to be knowledge, it does not meet scientific criteria
It is often used to justify ideologies or sell products without any real basis
"Miracle" energy methods without physical basis.
pseudotechnology
products or techniques presented as technological advances
lacking any real scientific basis
It is often based on misleading advertising and the use of technical terms
to create a false sense of validity
Ideology
Characterization of an ideology as an “hendecatuple”
seek to disguise themselves as science to validate their arguments
Falsehood
It is falsehood to appear legitimate, avoiding real evidence
May construct narratives based on distorted facts to maintain power or influence
Heresy
Many revolutionary ideas were considered "heresies" before being accepted
maintain control and silence opponents
Some scientific theories can be influenced by ideologies
science tries to minimize this bias
Scientific ideology
Positive
encourages critical thinking and progress
Negative
distorts science to justify political or economic interests
Using science as a basis to justify ideologies or worldviews
Main characteristics
set of beliefs that guide a social group
It can be political, economic, religious, etc.
It influences the perception of reality
Characterizing an Ideology as a "Hendecatuple"
It is based on elements such as:
Objectives and goals
Values and beliefs
Fundamental principles
Interpretation of the past, present, and future