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The following is a list of fields of endeavor and concepts that critics have characterized as being pseudoscientific or having pseudoscientific aspects.
Inclusion is based on:
- at least one reference describing the topic as pseudoscientific (the actual word "pseudoscience" is not necessary).
- Despite the above, topics are specifically excluded where there is a scientific consensus that the topic is not pseudoscientific.
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[edit] Anthropology and archaeology
| Topic | Academies of Science | Mainstream scientific organizations | Skeptical organizations | Individual academics | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient astronaut theories | |||||
| Lemuria, Atlantis | |||||
| Mount Ararat | |||||
| African Olmecs theory | |||||
| Ancient astronaut theories |
[edit] Origin of species
| Topic | Academies of Science | Mainstream scientific organizations | Skeptical organizations | Individual academics | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent design | [1] | [2] |
[edit] Divination
| Topic | Academies of Science | Mainstream scientific organizations | Skeptical organizations | Individual academics | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic voice phenomenon | [3][4] | [5] |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/articles/8408_statements_from_scientific_and_12_19_2002.asp#calacad
- ^ http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,70807-0.html
- ^ Alcock, James E. Electronic Voice Phenomena:Voices of the Dead?. Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Retrieved on 2007-03-08.
- ^ Carroll, Robert Todd, The Skeptic's Dictionary 2003, Wiley Publishing Company, ISBN-10: 0471272426
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4152805.stm
