Frauds in the Name of Science: A Critique of Pseudoscience and Superstitions
In an age where scientific language is widely used – and often misused – it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish genuine knowledge from claims that merely sound scientific. From historical movements like phrenology and physiognomy to contemporary “energy healing,” miracle cures, and commercialized spiritual therapies, pseudoscience continues to borrow the vocabulary, symbols and authority of science without adhering to its methods.
This session critically examines how fraudulent or unverified ideas gain credibility, why they appeal to people across cultures, and how superstition often rebrands itself in modern scientific terminology. Through historical anecdotes, conceptual analysis, and real-world examples, we will explore what truly defines science, and what separates it from belief dressed in laboratory language.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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