The Jordan Harbinger Show

866: Astrology | Skeptical Sunday

Jul 23, 2023

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The Basics of Astrology and its Credibility in Science

01:45

The Sun and Moon's Gravitational Influence and the Fallacy of Astrology

01:07

The Inconsistencies of Horoscopes and Astrologers

00:46

Introduction

3min

The Differences Between Astrology and Astrology

2min

How Astrology Can Be Credible

3min

The Four Forces That Influence the Cosmos

2min

The Importance of Gravitational Influence in Astrology

2min

The Importance of an Open Mind

2min

The Importance of Astrology

3min

How to Turn Your House Into an Airbnb

3min

How to Test Astrology on Its Own Merit

2min

10.

How to Match Anonymous Natal Charts to Individuals Based on Personality Profiles

2min

11.

The No True Scotsman Fallacy

2min

12.

Fraternal Twins

2min

13.

The Problem With Polar Opposite Birth Charts

5min

14.

The Barnum Effect

3min

15.

The Importance of Confirmation Bias

3min

16.

The Importance of Astrology in the 21st Century

4min

17.

The Importance of Being Prepared

3min

Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The pseudoscience of astrology (not to be confused with astronomy — the legitimate study of space) purports that the position of celestial bodies relative to Earth influences events and human behavior.
Initially designed as calendrical systems for predicting seasonal shifts and divining the will of the gods, astrology has been observed across cultures since at least the second millennium BC.
From a scientific standpoint, astrology lacks a coherent explanation and fails to make statistically significant predictions.
Experiments with natal charts and horoscopes consistently show no correlation between astrological predictions and real-life traits or events.
Belief in astrology may offer comfort and purpose, but it hinders scientific progress and critical thinking.
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