Pseudoscience in the media uses the attitudes, values, or findings that are presented as scientific discoveries or facts, although they are not obtained by means of scientific methods. It is a form of false news that manipulatively interprets certain scientific research. They are often referring also to scientific research that did not pass the phase of scientific analysis. They are often presented as a sensational discovery. They use media for beauty, health and similar areas in which, due to certain financial interests, sensational discoveries are being presented, which are not actually scientifically supported.
Pseudoscience is often combined with conspiracy theories.
Examples you might have encountered are:
Which foods are carcinogenic
Magic drinks for weight loss, treatment etc.
Vaccines
Different treatments for diseases etc.
Pseudoscience, besides the media, is more often present in different groups of social networks, blogs, forums, and so-called doctors of influencers. Groups, forums and social networks allow various so-called doctors and other unprofessionals to advertise their products that are not scientifically analyzed
An example for pseudoscience:
How to recognize pseudoscience:
Your alarm button should go off whenever you read text for “a revolutionary discovery”, “natural” remedies, and alternative therapy for treatment … Always have in mind that this is something that is not supported with scientific analysis, so the possibility of it being dangerous for your health is big.
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