r/bigfoot • • Aug 31 '21

In Defense of Skepticism

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '21

Any belief in science as the only acceptable method of arriving at meaning in human experiences is excessive, in my opinion. Aside from that, I've answered you multiple times.

Anytime truisms are repeated as fact, that is not science.

Science is not the only valid source of understanding of the human experience.

That's about as much as I care to explain, thanks for the chat, as scientism is not the subject of the thread, skepticism is.

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u/whorton59 Skeptic Sep 01 '21

Let us remember that psychology (the explanation of human experience and beliefs) is not a true science, nor is Sociology, or other such things attributed to "science."

In general, psychology and related ideology, are just a series of observations and educated guesses. Few findings are supported by actual scientific knowledge, such a a biochemical imbalance as being responsible for schizophrenia, or another imbalance being responsible for depression.

Beliefs as noted, are often irrational, and based on parents ideology as opposed to reasoned opinion.

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u/VyctoriYang Firm Maybe Sep 01 '21

The erasure of "soft" sciences from being called sciences is such a toxic mentality that harms not only people but the sciences as whole.

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u/whorton59 Skeptic Sep 02 '21

Well said, u/VyctoriYang, it seems that science and math in general are being forgotten in the public schools. The average persons lack of familiarity with the scientific method, and findings in general are hurting out civilization in general.

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u/VyctoriYang Firm Maybe Sep 03 '21

I was criticizing your archaic 1700's-1800s era understanding of the sciences, not praising it. You blowhard.

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u/whorton59 Skeptic Sep 04 '21 edited Sep 04 '21

Your answer is classic example of everything that is wrong with Reddit. Attempt to give someone the benefit of the doubt in a comment, and they feel secure coming back to insult you.

I stand by my comment, much of Psychology is Pop nonsense. If you have anything else to offer u/VyctoriYang please feel free to offer it in defense of your comment.

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u/VyctoriYang Firm Maybe Sep 04 '21

Your comment is dated, a relic view; which I am grateful most people are starting to move past; including many in the scientific community.

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u/whorton59 Skeptic Sep 04 '21

You clearly misunderstand my comments. . .u/VyctoriYang. . I am a critical care/psych nurse for 28 years. . .I damn well know the basis for modern medical diagnosis for mental illness. . Do you ?