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	Pathological skepticism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pathological skepticism (or Pseudoskepticism) is a class of pseudoscience masquerading as proper skepticism.
		The terms Pathological skepticism and Pseudoskepticism were coined, by Marcello Truzzi (sociology professor at Eastern Michigan University), in the early 1990s in response to the skeptic groups who apply the label of "Pathological Science" to fields which Truzzi thought might be better described as protoscience.
		The difference between pseudoskepticism and skepticism are in the conduct of an individual's actions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pseudoskepticism (1099 words)

	Pathological skepticism - Enpsychlopedia
		The terms Pathological skepticism and Pseudoskepticism were coined, by Marcello Truzzi (sociology professor at Eastern Michigan University), in the early 1990s in response to the skeptic groups who apply the label of "Pathological Science" to fields which might be better described as protoscience.
		This slows down the process of accepting claims that turn out to be factually true, and it also prevents the acceptance of uncounted numbers of claims which will turn out to be false.
		The scientific pseudoskepticism mindset causes difficulty harmonizing observation with established beliefs.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/wiki/Pseudoskepticism (944 words)

	Encyclopedia: Pseudoskepticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Because it promotes a falsely scientific facade, Pathological Skepticism is a class of pseudoscience.
		The terms Pathological skepticism and Pseudoskepticism were coined in the early 1990s in response to members of skeptic groups who apply the label of "Pathological Science" to fields which are actually protoscience.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pseudoskepticism (198 words)

	The Official Graham Hancock Website: Links
		It tells the story of why he became disenchanted with the organisation and eventually left it.
		This is an excellent site that tackles the phenomenon of pseudoskepticism.
		It includes a section on the tactics used by pseudoskeptics in order to avoid constructive debate, and even hints on how to stop them from ruining a discussion list or message board.
	www.grahamhancock.com /links/index.php?node=11 (246 words)

	Cold Fusion Gets Some Respect - Forums powered by UBBThreads™
		Attacking the messenger, which apparently is your major "debating" tactic, is a key indicator of pseudoskepticism.
		Perhaps then they will go educate themselves and not be taken in by pseudoskepticism.
		CF results have been peer reviewed and replicated by respected scientists at the same hallowed institutions pseudoskepticism screams from.
	uplink.space.com /showflat.php?Cat=&Board=tech&Number=113518&page=&view=&sb=&o=&fpart=13&vc=1 (7597 words)

	Some notes on Skepticism
		A disbeliever, on the other hand, is characterized by an a priori belief that a certain idea is wrong and will not be swayed by any amount of empirical evidence to the contrary.
		They should, but Dr. Park is apparently more interested in making a system of medicine he doesn't like look bad than in applying ethical standards even-handedly and dispassionately.
		I conclude this little phenomenology of pseudoskepticism with an extensive quotation that reads like a compendium of invalid criticisms.
	www.suppressedscience.net /skepticism.html (11599 words)

	Anomalistics
		David Leiter of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, has no problems with what he sees as ordinary or individual skepticism.
		Organised skepticism, or what the late Marcello Truzzi called pseudoskepticism, is another matter, as Leiter found when he infiltrated a group in his area called the "Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking" or PhACT.
		He found some of them not only to be ignorant about the subjects they were claiming to debunk,but to have something of a phobia about even reading anything containing views opposed to theirs, as if afraid of contamination.
	www.skepticalinvestigations.org /anomalistics/pathology.htm (356 words)

	Bad Astronomy Bulletin Board :: View topic - Sedna facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		So I ask you, Phil, is that true skepticism or is it pseudoskepticism?
		Archer17: You can say whatever you want but I stand by my assertion that there's a fine line between true skepticism and pseudoskepticism and you walk it as if enebriated.
		I don't mean this as an attack, mind you; rather, I've witnessed you exhibit both to varying degrees.
	www.badastronomy.com /phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=296831&highlight= (4769 words)

	Bad Astronomy Bulletin Board :: View topic - Sedna facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I merely added my opinion to this thread, and yet once again, you find us bickering over my alleged "cherry-picking" because of my alleged "ulterior motive."
		I see where you're coming from A. DIM, and I sympathise with your position.
		You certainly have the right to disagree and maybe you're unaware of even doing it (you admit to being a Sitchinite, why wouldn't you have a bias?).
	www.badastronomy.com /phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=296831&highlight= (4769 words)

	CI: The Face on Mars: Where Would "Skeptics" Be (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Rather, it dissected the merits and motivations of Richard Hoagland, who, rightly or wrongly, is considered the most readily apparent human face behind the Cydonia controversy.
		Skeptics groups rail against "pseudoscience." But perhaps the time has come for independent thinkers, armed with real knowledge as opposed to lofty (if false) conceptions, to begin questioning the agenda behind pseudoskepticism.
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	www.virtuallystrange.net /ufo/updates/2003/may/m16-011.shtml (1237 words)

	sciforums.com - Aliens: The Motivations and Implications
		Unfortunately, you cannot claim to be rational, by choosing to close your eyes to the evidence.
		As long as you do not stoop to pseudoskepticism, I'll respect that, but I do not think you're being sensible with your skepticism.
		Do you even know, who you are defending?
	www.sciforums.com /showthread.php?t=34071&page=8&pp=20&highlight=humanity (3526 words)

	The Cydonian Imperative (38)
		Skeptics groups rail against "pseudoscience." But perhaps the time has come for independent thinkers, armed with real knowledge as opposed to false preconceptions, to begin questioning the agenda behind pseudoskepticism.
		Note: I explore the politics of pseudoskepticism in this essay.
		New Image of the "Face" Withheld by NASA?
	www.mactonnies.com /imperative38.html (2989 words)

	TVTalkShows.com - Pam Blizzard is a LOON
		Instead, in order to divert attention from that example, you brought up other readings and hits that have no relevance to the point I made.
		You have also attacked me with accusations of sophistry, nitpicking, hostility, and pseudoskepticism.
		I think your tactics here have shown desperation.
	www.tvtalkshows.com /board/printthread.php?t=24329 (7697 words)

	sciforums.com - im curious whats up with lightsoverphoenix.com
		However, I think it is imperative, that I show him, for he really is. Otherwise if I leave the nonsense he spouts, without showing it to be nonsense, it will muddle the matter for others.
		Although, now, it seems, we are all aware of his fanaticism and pseudoskepticism, so perhaps I shall ignore him.
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	www.sciforums.com /printthread.php?t=32663&pp=40 (6666 words)

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