Science and Explanations Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the assigned chapter in your textbook and watch the video Induction and Scientific Reasoning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-bm-Cxg40E&feature=youtu.be&list=PLB8A5292FC68E2D77) Option #1: Inference to the Best Explanation One of the most common inferences in life is the inference to the best explanation (sometimes called abductive reasoning). We use this type of reasoning to infer what would best explain the things that we see. Chapter 6 in our book demonstrates ways in which this type of reasoning helps us to explain the world around us. Prepare: Review Section 6.5 of the course text on Inferences to the Best Explanation. Choose a topic that is difficult or controversial to explain. Some good topics include hoaxes, unusual sightings (e.g. UFOs, bigfoot, etc.), the supernatural or paranormal (ghosts, levitation, etc.), conspiracy theories, unsolved crimes, court cases, etc. Reflect: Do a little research to find a specific topic and learn about explanations on both sides. Consider what you think might best explain the observed facts of the case. Write: Explain the topic you chose and why it is interesting or controversial. Present good arguments on more than one side of the issue (e.g. competing explanations of the facts). Are there any holes in your theory? Is there any information that would be likely to strengthen or weaken your case? Option #2: Hoaxes, Tricks, and Fakers Prepare: Watch the An Honest Liar Official Trailer 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ZWaS_FjNU) about a man who devoted his life to exposing hoaxes and fakers For more information (and entertainment), you are welcome to watch clips from the film about how he did it. Reflect: Think about how many hoaxes and fakes are available to us today, including on the internet, and choose a specific example of interest to you. If you are having a tough time thinking of one, you can check out many examples on websites such as https://hoaxes.org Write: Within your post: ? Share an example of an interesting hoax of faker. Include a link or bibliographical information for the source.). ? Discuss some or all of the following: ? What was the nature of the trick? ? How many people seemed to fall for it? ? What mistakes in reasoning did they commit (if any)? ? Was the hoax or fake ever debunked (and how)? ? Do you think that you would have fallen for it if you had been there (why or why not)? ? What kinds of tricks are we exposed to in our everyday lives and how can we learn not to fall for them?
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