Livro Pseudociência

Um bom exemplo dum hábil uso de expressões científicas, obtido nesta fonte: http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion é esta notícia:

Astronomers Discover Planet Identical To Earth With Orbital Space Mirror
http://www.theonion.com/articles/astronomers-discover-planet-identical-to-earth-wit,37437/

Uma possibilidade (um caminho?) para estudar este tema poderia talvez ser:

Narcisismo + Preguiça = Pseudo-ciência

Espelho Meu, Espelho Meu! Há Alguém Mais Gira Do Que Eu?
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branca_de_Neve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Mirror_(Snow_White)

A pseudo-ciência é “mais gira e mais fácil” do que a ciência?

E será que o que a ciência revela (em vários casos) pode ser deprimente?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcisismo

Citação:

Detesting those who do not admire them (narcissistic abuse)
Using other people without considering the cost of doing so
Pretending to be more important than they really are
Bragging (subtly but persistently) and exaggerating their achievements
Claiming to be an “expert” at many things

Hotchkiss identified what she called the seven deadly sins of narcissism:[9]

Shamelessness: Shame is the feeling that lurks beneath all unhealthy narcissism, and the inability to process shame in healthy ways.

Magical thinking: Narcissists see themselves as perfect, using distortion and illusion known as magical thinking. They also use projection to dump shame onto others.

Arrogance: A narcissist who is feeling deflated may reinflate by diminishing, debasing, or degrading somebody else.

Envy: A narcissist may secure a sense of superiority in the face of another person’s ability by using contempt to minimize the other person.

Entitlement: Narcissists hold unreasonable expectations of particularly favorable treatment and automatic compliance because they consider themselves special. Failure to comply is considered an attack on their superiority, and the perpetrator is considered an “awkward” or “difficult” person. Defiance of their will is a narcissistic injury that can trigger narcissistic rage.

Exploitation: Can take many forms but always involves the exploitation of others without regard for their feelings or interests.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laziness
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregui%C3%A7a

Nota: É curioso ver a diferença entre os dois artigos sobre a preguiça, o que está em Inglês deu talvez mais trabalho a escrever, e na nossa língua, o texto é um pouco mais “lacónico”… 😉

Tenho tentado localizar estudos sérios que possam eventualmente existir ligando/associando “estados depressivos” ao florescer da pseudo-ciência, como um “mecanismo de defesa” escapista (fantasioso?) que seria profundamente reconfortante / anti-depressivo. (por exemplo: viver para sempre, etc, etc)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_mechanisms
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mecanismo_de_defesa

Avolition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avolition …lack of drive to pursue meaningful goals…

Avolition is a psychological state characterized by general lack of drive, or motivation to pursue meaningful goals.
It is also one of the predominant symptoms of clinical depression. It is sometimes mistaken for simple disinterest or anhedonia but is distinct. People with avolition may want to complete certain tasks but lack the motivation to complete them.