Snake Oil (e.g. Homeopathy) the central theme of scams dominated our previous few centuries. However, during the last couple of decades, a new theme has emerged, and the trend is 'Filtering scams'! The basic premise of this scam is to filter good stuff and make it better. For some unfortunate reasons, 'we the gullible' can … Continue reading Blue-light eyeglasses scam
Category: Science
He is not all that tall, you see…
Question: If you are a furniture company, what should be your core competencies? I would list a) Ability to pick suitable laminates, b) put it on compressed wood disguised as ply and more importantly c) 'get the measurement right'!!. It's that simple right. Even I thought so, till I watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBxR1IMKOc It's an advert where … Continue reading He is not all that tall, you see…
A little bit about RO Water Scams
RO Water Scams
The Kumari Kandam
I have just finished reading the book "Breaking India" by Rajiv Malhotra and Aravindan Neelakandan. What a fantastic read.! I must admit I did not agree with some of the arguments they presented, however, the discussions were very compelling. I would highly recommend it, it's not worth a miss. One of the topics book covered was Lemuria, aka Kumari … Continue reading The Kumari Kandam
Even scientists agree …
There you go.., full list of Rhetological Fallacies, Errors and manipulations of rhetoric and logical thinking through information is beautiful . My personal favourite is "Over 400 prominent scientists and engineers dispute global warming". A similer one - (funny too) "Most of the present day scientists believe in God" 🙂 Any ways, I have written few examples before, "even scientists agree … Continue reading Even scientists agree …
The Bach 