Comments for Skeptologic http://skeptologic.com Keep an open mind, but not so open that your brain falls out. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:02:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on McDonald’s Fries Don’t Decompose and other Silly Arguments. by Carol http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/07/mcdonalds-fries-dont-decompose-and-other-silly-arguments/#comment-232 Carol Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:02:19 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=205#comment-232 "The bottom line is that if you want to make people aware that french fries and soda are not healthy there are perfectly valid arguments you can use. They are basically the same as many other unhealthy foods because they have lots of calories, little or no nutrition, and are chock full of saturated fat and sugar." And can you prove that saturated fat is bad? It is certainly healthier (in small quantities) than the transfats that we've been eating. “The bottom line is that if you want to make people aware that french fries and soda are not healthy there are perfectly valid arguments you can use. They are basically the same as many other unhealthy foods because they have lots of calories, little or no nutrition, and are chock full of saturated fat and sugar.”

And can you prove that saturated fat is bad? It is certainly healthier (in small quantities) than the transfats that we’ve been eating.

]]> Comment on About by zev zwuurfman http://skeptologic.com/about/#comment-229 zev zwuurfman Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:50:05 +0000 #comment-229 Told you about EPIGENETICS. Now, you need to hear about the TRIVEDI EFFECT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBpPO4oAoqM&NR=1 ..and... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDShBofnWg&feature=player_embedded#! Told you about EPIGENETICS.

Now, you need to hear about the TRIVEDI EFFECT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBpPO4oAoqM&NR=1

..and…

]]> Comment on Belief Kills, Yet Again by Paul Zapata http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/09/belief-kills-yet-again/#comment-227 Paul Zapata Sat, 15 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=221#comment-227 Skeptologic person - Yes the story sounds suspicious but you or I were not there. The 'supernatural' has nothing to do with religion. Religion is simply a for-profit institution designed to perpetuate a set of belief systems for the benefit of a few, much like political structures and educational systems. Yes you too, skeptologic, are confined by your own set of belief systems integrated from your total experiences starting the day you were conscious. What logic is there to the existence of life? The universe cannot operate from laws foreign to it. Skeptologic person – Yes the story sounds suspicious but you or I were not there. The ‘supernatural’ has nothing to do with religion. Religion is simply a for-profit institution designed to perpetuate a set of belief systems for the benefit of a few, much like political structures and educational systems. Yes you too, skeptologic, are confined by your own set of belief systems integrated from your total experiences starting the day you were conscious.

What logic is there to the existence of life? The universe cannot operate from laws foreign to it.

]]> Comment on Belief Kills, Yet Again by DiscordianStooge http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/09/belief-kills-yet-again/#comment-212 DiscordianStooge Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:18:57 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=221#comment-212 Well sure, in this case it was a medical condition. But what about the times a demon is involved, and the parents foolishly go to a medical doctor? What can an MD do to fight a demon? Well sure, in this case it was a medical condition. But what about the times a demon is involved, and the parents foolishly go to a medical doctor? What can an MD do to fight a demon?

]]> Comment on Belief Kills, Yet Again by Believer http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/09/belief-kills-yet-again/#comment-211 Believer Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:01:51 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=221#comment-211 I would agree with the statement that most ritual exorcisms performed on people (depending on who conducts it) are nothing but ineffective and, unfortunately, extremely dangerous practices. In fact, we've all heard stories about exorcisms that have lead to death for some unfotunate human being. But that is not to say that all exorcisms are ineffective, or for that matter, not real. Now, we enter in the realm of faith, not science, and given that, many are unwilling or unable to invest in any belief about things that they cannot see, touch, or feel. Exorcism is not only a dark and murky subject, but it is also one that deals with a world that is not well understood--the spirit world. The story about the little girl who died becaue she was denied immediate medical attention is indeed sad, but let this example not discredit those instances were exorcisms were effective and successful. If you are interested in reading about those examples, just respond and let me know. I would agree with the statement that most ritual exorcisms performed on people (depending on who conducts it) are nothing but ineffective and, unfortunately, extremely dangerous practices. In fact, we’ve all heard stories about exorcisms that have lead to death for some unfotunate human being. But that is not to say that all exorcisms are ineffective, or for that matter, not real. Now, we enter in the realm of faith, not science, and given that, many are unwilling or unable to invest in any belief about things that they cannot see, touch, or feel. Exorcism is not only a dark and murky subject, but it is also one that deals with a world that is not well understood–the spirit world. The story about the little girl who died becaue she was denied immediate medical attention is indeed sad, but let this example not discredit those instances were exorcisms were effective and successful. If you are interested in reading about those examples, just respond and let me know.

]]> Comment on McDonald’s Fries Don’t Decompose and other Silly Arguments. by skeptologic http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/07/mcdonalds-fries-dont-decompose-and-other-silly-arguments/#comment-208 skeptologic Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:40:31 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=205#comment-208 I remember seeing it when I rented the movie. I think it was a bonus scene. I remember seeing it when I rented the movie. I think it was a bonus scene.

]]> Comment on McDonald’s Fries Don’t Decompose and other Silly Arguments. by James Bowers http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/07/mcdonalds-fries-dont-decompose-and-other-silly-arguments/#comment-207 James Bowers Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:51:08 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=205#comment-207 I don't recall ever seeing that scene in any of my viewings on the movie. Is this a bonus feature on the DVD or a recent DVD release that has this scene? I don’t recall ever seeing that scene in any of my viewings on the movie. Is this a bonus feature on the DVD or a recent DVD release that has this scene?

]]> Comment on Hi Ho Silver! Health Ranger, Please Go Away! by dionigi http://skeptologic.com/2010/02/23/hi-ho-silver-health-ranger-please-go-away/#comment-204 dionigi Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:51:45 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=166#comment-204 Tin foil is made from Aluminium and we all know what that does to brain cells don't we? Tin foil is made from Aluminium and we all know what that does to brain cells don’t we?

]]> Comment on Remember This: Ginko Biloba Won’t Improve Your Memory by DiscordianStooge http://skeptologic.com/2009/11/15/remember-this-ginko-biloba-wont-improve-your-memory/#comment-203 DiscordianStooge Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:14:59 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=153#comment-203 Just found your blog, and I'm enjoying it. Did you see if there's a way to contact Dr. Stork on the show's webpage? There is a small chance that he didn't have all of the research and would make a correction if shown the JAMA study, especially if he's the anti-woo guy on the show. Sure, he shouldn't be promoting stuff if he doesn't have all of the facts, but no one can be on top of everything. And if he responds negatively, then you know to double check anything he recommends in the future. Just found your blog, and I’m enjoying it.

Did you see if there’s a way to contact Dr. Stork on the show’s webpage? There is a small chance that he didn’t have all of the research and would make a correction if shown the JAMA study, especially if he’s the anti-woo guy on the show. Sure, he shouldn’t be promoting stuff if he doesn’t have all of the facts, but no one can be on top of everything.

And if he responds negatively, then you know to double check anything he recommends in the future.

]]> Comment on Belief Kills, Yet Again by Zev http://skeptologic.com/2010/04/09/belief-kills-yet-again/#comment-202 Zev Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:18:47 +0000 http://skeptologic.com/?p=221#comment-202 Yes, beliefs do kill..and please let us not forget the words of Frank Zappa: don't trust your governemnt, they will kill you. Yes, beliefs do kill..and please let us not forget the words of Frank Zappa: don’t trust your governemnt, they will kill you.

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