Unraveling Pseudoscience
This is a book by ASIOS, an organization that solves the mysteries of various paranormal phenomena.
In this book, we approach the truth behind the seemingly "scientific" legends that are popular in society.
The term "pseudoscience" in the title of this book means something like "occult that looks scientific but is actually beyond science."
When you investigate stories that look "scientific," you often find that they have origins in religion or are simply misunderstandings, which is disappointing (^^;
For example, have you ever heard the claim that "electromagnetic waves are bad for your body"? If you search for it, you will come across many places selling "electromagnetic wave protection goods," right?
Is it true that "subliminal effects that work on the human subconscious are used in various advertisements"?
Perhaps some of you are wondering, "I was recommended a germanium bracelet because it's good for my health, but does it really work?"
All of these stories are covered in this book.
First, the "legend" told in society is written, and then the "truth" follows. Because of this style, it is easy to understand whether you know the "legend" or not (^^)
In particular, I would like many people to read Chapter 4. This is because it contains information that is directly related to life.
A while ago, there was an incident in Japan where an infant died because their parents believed in "homeopathy," which actually has no effect. Homeopathy is one of the representative examples of pseudoscience. Of course, this book contains the legend and truth about homeopathy.
To prevent such tragedies, I hope the information in this book reaches as many people as possible.
I have written the table of contents for this book below.
Introduction: A book I want to give to my former self
Chapter 1: The Truth of Pseudoscience Lurking in Daily Life
(1) Do electromagnetic waves cause health damage!?
(2) Does the subliminal effect exist?
(3) Does drinking milk make you unhealthy?
(4) Is it true that "magnetism relieves stiffness"?
(5) Does germanium increase healing power?
(6) Can you eliminate toxins through detox?
(7) The mystery of "Messages from Water"
(8) What are "negative ions"?
Chapter 2: The Truth of Pseudoscience Lurking in the Natural World
(9) What are the all-purpose bacteria "EM bacteria"?
(10) Will a pole shift occur?
(11) Will free energy be realized?
(12) How dangerous is a meteorite impact?
(13) Is the hundredth monkey phenomenon true?
(14) Are animal earthquake predictions reliable?
(15) Do Kirlian photographs capture auras?
(16) Is the theory of relativity wrong?
(17) What is "Intelligent Design theory"?
Chapter 3: The Truth of Pseudoscience Related to the Human Body
(18) Can blood type personality judgment be trusted?
(19) The truth about "The Terror of Game Brain"
(20) Memories revived by hypnotic regression
(21) The truth behind the breast milk myth
(22) Can the Chishima theory be trusted?
(23) Retinal photographs of the dead
(24) Do humans explode in a vacuum?
Chapter 4: The Truth of Pseudoscience Related to Beauty and Health
(25) The illusion of the efficacy and effects of supplements
(26) Advertising tricks for health foods
(27) Can homeopathy cure diseases?
(28) The truth about macrobiotics
(29) Misunderstandings about enzyme nutrition
(30) What is the "O-Ring Test"?
(31) The dangers of faith healing
Afterword: What it means to "think scientifically"
About the authors