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Definition:
Coined in 1958 by K. Conrad, apophenia refers to the perception of meaningfulness and
connections in random phenomena. In the field of statistics, seeing a pattern where
none really exists is called a "Type I error." Seeing patterns where none exist can also result in
anthropomorphism - the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things.
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Skepticism & Critical Thinking
This is the main index for issues dealing with skepticism, critical thinking, logic and arguments. The first section is Critical Thinking itself - how to think about claims and arguments you hear, how to critique arguments, and how to formulate your own arguments such that they are more likely to be sound and valid. The second section is about Skeptical Investigations - the practical application of the critical thinking skills covered in the first section. Here you will find critiques of things like astrology, alternative medicine, parapsychology, the New Age and more.
