Pseudoscience is a set of theories, methods, and assumptions that appear scientific, but aren't. In the worst cases, pseudoscience practitioners encourage this confusion to exploit people. But even when it's well-intentioned, pseudoscience can still prevent people from getting the help they need. So, how can you tell what's science and what's pseudoscience? Siska De Baerdemaeker investigates. [Directed by Eoin Duffy, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Adam Alexander, Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].

Siska De Baerdemaeker: Science vs. Pseudoscience

Science vs. Pseudoscience

Homeopathy, rooted in 'like cures like' and dilution increases potency, thrives despite evidence it's no more effective than placebos.

Karl Popper's falsification principle challenges theories to be provable wrong, yet pseudosciences like astrology evade this scrutiny.

Distinguishing science from pseudoscience is vital; the former evolves with evidence, while the latter often contradicts shared data.