When it has negative connotations, a theory that is not all about common good.When is a theory regarded as a conspiracy? — Verdi
It is a term that had a legitimate meaning until governments put a 'this guy's a crazy' spin on it. — I like sushi
A conspiracy does not seek to disprove its own theory, but only looks at things that give evidence to or prove its theory. They take a compass, see that the magnetic field is different from "normal", and conclude that must be why the cows are drinking less. They don't check any other evidence that might disprove the theory, such as water quality, food quality, etc. They have a conclusion they WANT to reach, and only seek evidence that confirms that conclusion while throwing away, or not looking for any evidence that might disprove what they want to believe. — Philosophim
In the case of magnetism and cows drinking, it is also a conspiracy to just state that cows are not affected in their drinking behavior by magnetic fields. I offered an article which showed that cows are affected by such a field, which was denied from the start, and everything suggesting it could be the case was thrown of the table. — Verdi
:up: Yeah, in other words, dogma composed of confirmation bias (i.e. paranoiac suspicions).A conspiracy does not seek to disprove its own theory, but only looks at things that give evidence to or prove its theory. — Philosophim
Yeah, in other words, dogma composed of confirmation bias (i.e. paranoiac suspicions). — 180 Proof
I don't see anything wrong with conspiracy theories per se, as long they're aren't aimed at innocent people. Politicians are fair game. Heck, some might even be true. — Wheatley
Somehow, there is a connection here with conspiracy thinking. Was I considered the conspiricist here? Or were they? Or were they just narrow-minded? Sticking to the dogma, and me attacking it, while not even having the slightest intention to do so. Just had some farmer advice. — Verdi
Just to be clear on specifics, you mentioned there was an article that suggested cows were affected by magnetic fields. Was it a scientific article? Did it conclude that it would affect how they drank water? Did you link that article to the person so they could read it themself? — Philosophim
If you were not married to your hypothesis, then it is not a conspiracy theory. Genuine intellectual curiosity is what distinguishes the two. Once you "know" then you are FOS. That applies to so-called mainstream physics, logic, or anything else. Whether Sewcraits ever said it or not, we are still attracted to the idea of "knowing nothing" for a reason. — James Riley
The article was a synopsis of a long-term satellite experiment on the direction in which cows lay together. No, there were no connections with drink water. This was also asked when I sent it. But why should there be? To dismiss it a priori shows narrow,-mindedness and certainly no scientific attitude. There could be a true link between magnetism and drinking behavior. — Verdi
The article was a synopsis of a long-term satellite experiment on the direction in which cows lay together. No, there were no connections with drink water. This was also asked when I sent it. But why should there be? To dismiss it a priori shows narrow,-mindedness and certainly no scientific attitude. There could be a true link between magnetism and drinking behavior. — Verdi
Especially what Sewcraits supposed to have said! (dunno him, but he seems to be damn right!) — Verdi
"Conspiracy theories", in fact, distract an impotent, frustrated, public's ADHD from the circus of unjust (or nefarious) systems, policies & practices hidden in plain sight within which they are rodeo clown'd daily.I have a saying: the scandal isn't what's illegal, the scandal is what's legal. — Michael Kinsley
An example of a "true conspiracy theory" please. :mask:Some conspiracy theories will turn out to be true ... — bert1
An example of a "true conspiracy theory" please. :mask: — 180 Proof
Get involved in philosophical discussions about knowledge, truth, language, consciousness, science, politics, religion, logic and mathematics, art, history, and lots more. No ads, no clutter, and very little agreement — just fascinating conversations.