Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I'm new and this seemed to be the only place that would accomodate unexplained phenomena, monsters, and extra terrestrial activity. Let me explain...
I'm writing a paper for my philosophy class.
Existentialism in Relation to the Human Perception of Modern Mythology
I've decided to, as stated in the description, focus mainly on the Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, and Crop Circles. I've found several forums concerning these subjects (of course), but they're mainly about whether or not the person is a believer. I'd like to know why he or she chooses to believe or not. Evidence or sheer skepticism?
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Wow...that's a novel concept for a thread...not asking if one believes...but rather why one believes as they do...nifty!
personally i'm of the opinion that a great deal if not all crop circles are man made. i also doubt the existence of a giant dinosaur or monster of any sort living in loch ness, finally, i feel the triangle has a myriad of plausible explanations not including atlantis or aliens.
though that doesn't answer your question, why i believe that is because it is the null hypothesis, that is to say, the theory that nothing inexplicable or fantastic is occuring. in order to reject the null hypothesis, i would need more evidence, and decent evidence at that. however, if i were to see said evidence, i would certainly change my viewpoint.
personally i'm of the opinion that a great deal if not all crop circles are man made. i also doubt the existence of a giant dinosaur or monster of any sort living in loch ness, finally, i feel the triangle has a myriad of plausible explanations not including atlantis or aliens.
though that doesn't answer your question, why i believe that is because it is the null hypothesis, that is to say, the theory that nothing inexplicable or fantastic is occuring. in order to reject the null hypothesis, i would need more evidence, and decent evidence at that. however, if i were to see said evidence, i would certainly change my viewpoint.
bermuda triangle, skeptical, reason, the facts do not support the legend, there is no mystery to be solved, and nothing that needs explaining. The number of wrecks in this area is not extraordinary, given its size, location and the amount of traffic it receives.
the loch ness monster, skeptical, reason, the photo's are fake or open to speculation, the loch wouldn't supply enough food for a colony of monsters, and the BBC claims it has proved that Nessie the plesiosaur (a marine reptile) does not exist. What they did was use satellite navigation technology to aim 600 separate sonar beams through Loch Ness to ensure that none of the loch was missed and found no trace of the monster. The research team hoped their instruments would pick up the air in Nessie's lungs as it reflected a distorted signal back to the sonar sensors. The only signal they got was from their test buoy moored several meters below the surface.
crop circles, skeptical, reason, hoax. For example, Doug Bower and David Chorley admit to hoaxing approximately 250 circles over many years.
but I would consider any hard evidence.
the loch ness monster, skeptical, reason, the photo's are fake or open to speculation, the loch wouldn't supply enough food for a colony of monsters, and the BBC claims it has proved that Nessie the plesiosaur (a marine reptile) does not exist. What they did was use satellite navigation technology to aim 600 separate sonar beams through Loch Ness to ensure that none of the loch was missed and found no trace of the monster. The research team hoped their instruments would pick up the air in Nessie's lungs as it reflected a distorted signal back to the sonar sensors. The only signal they got was from their test buoy moored several meters below the surface.
crop circles, skeptical, reason, hoax. For example, Doug Bower and David Chorley admit to hoaxing approximately 250 circles over many years.
but I would consider any hard evidence.
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