The Skeptic's Dictionary defines "Woo" (or "Woo Woo") as: ideas considered irrational or based on extremely flimsy evidence or that appeal to mysterious occult forces or powers.
"Woo" is concerned with emotions, mysticism, or spiritualism; other than rational or scientific. It often takes legitimate scientific theories or concepts and spins them into thick, often spiritual assertions about the world and universe. Sometimes it's just a nonsense claim with zero evidence and zero credibility. And it's everywhere.
The Thinking Atheist Radio Podcast #68
Show date: August 21, 2012
On this show, we'll talk about "woo." Share you stories, your perspectives, your experiences. Your calls and emails
links:
Dr. Harriet A. Hall MD
QuackWatch
Science Based Medicine
Quackery and Mumbo-Jumbo in the U.S. Military, Slate article
Abbie Smith ERV
Random Deepak Chopra Quote Generator
Center for Inquiry
The Skeptic's Society
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