Enemies of Reason EP2: The Irrational Health Service (1/5)

Dawkins criticizes the growing field of alternative medicine which does not pass the same objective and statistical rigour as scientifically derived treatments using controlled double-blind studies. Without verifiable evidence, alternative therapies must rely on biased anecdotes and word of mouth to perpetuate. Dawkins observes these treatments have fanciful rationales and rituals behind them, with many alternative treatments employing pseudoscientific jargon such as "energy", "vibration" or ...
Author: TelLieVision1; Tags: Richard Dawkins Enemies of Reason The Irrational Health Service Slaves To Superstition Science Dogma Reality Astrology Evidence Religion Paranormal Psychic Spiritualist Psychologist Double Blind Test Dowsing Chemistry Physics Education Medicine Pseudo Scientific Quantum Theory Homeopathy Homeopathic Dilution Placebo Effect Skeptical Rational Atheism


















