discussion

· Examine some key reasons why people might seem attracted to pseudoscience-type claims.

· Describe at least two (2) such claims that you have heard people make and analyze the main reasons why such claims do or do not meet rigorous scientific methodology standards.

· Determine at least two (2) ways in which the material discussed this week has changed your own thinking.

Bonus Question: Extra points added at the end of class:

Scholars, for argument and debate sake, honestly, how did issues like, "abortions," "Death Penalty," "gun rights," and  immigration become such a "toxic" political "race" divide or political "party" divide?