Science vs Religion
Watch BBC Hardtalk:
Dawkins talks about religious people and says that even tolerating moderate Muslims is dangerous because it also allows fundamentalists to exist.
Also, watch this interview with Terry Pratchett:
He has much the same views and is just as passionate, but he uses less strident language.
Now reply to the post on the blog
Science vs Alternative medicine
Watch this anti alternative medicine show:
Now read the article written by the Observer newspaper’s astrologer:
He has some interesting points and writes a very rational argument. It’s quite strange to have the supposed loonies being rational, while the scientists are crazy talking!
The crazy talk is a clue that the scientists are not being totally scientific, they are very personally, emotionally involved, i.e. biased. Remember that rationalism plays a huge part in science, and it is scientists who decide what is inside (legitimate) the current scientific paradigm, and what lies outside (alternative). It is also scientists who decide when to shift to a new paradigm. So we really need these guys to stay objective.
Next, watch the series below where a well respected psychologist explains how alternative medicine can help us. Watch at least 1 & 2, and watch the others if you’re interested.
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And also, here are the 2 class PowerPoints about the Scientific Method.
http://bislib.wikispaces.com/file/view/week+10+-+Science+and+religion.ppt
http://bislib.wikispaces.com/file/view/week+9+-+Scientific+Method+reviewed.ppt
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