Himba Baby Song True or false?

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   June 10, 2022, 11:38. Look at this story about the Himba tribe of Namibia in Southern Africa, posted on LinkedIn. Hundreds of replies have commented on what a beautiful story it is. It IS a lovely story — maybe too sweet. When I read a story like this — I google it and add … Continue reading Himba Baby Song True or false?

Christopher Hitchens’s Razor No not what he shaved with

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   February 12, 2023, 13:18. I’m a big fan of Christopher Hitchens, a larger-than-life personality. It’s a shame that he died so young, but his legacy continues on YouTube. I especially like his epistemological razor (a guide for evaluating the validity of knowledge claims.). In other words, the responsibility of proving the accuracy of a … Continue reading Christopher Hitchens’s Razor No not what he shaved with

Pseudoscience and Its Dangers Misinformation and its impact on society

The Scientific Method for Everyday Life Recognising New Age Mumbo Jumbo Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Misinformation and disinformation are common on the web, often overshadowing crucial facts. Pseudoscience, in particular, masquerades as legitimate science without … Continue reading Pseudoscience and Its Dangers Misinformation and its impact on society

Recognising New Age Mumbo Jumbo Understanding and avoiding deceptive New Age ideas

Pseudoscience and Its Dangers The Socratic Method Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Much like pseudoscience, New Age beliefs and practices are widespread and often presented in confusing or meaningless terms, which can mislead people into adopting … Continue reading Recognising New Age Mumbo Jumbo Understanding and avoiding deceptive New Age ideas