Monday, 5 May 2025

RD BK x Science isn’t about belief—it’s about evidence.

 AWe are souls and we are on a journey . . . a long journey that has made us

who we are and that holds the promise of what we can be.

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‘Why was I born?’

Most of us would ask this question at some point in our lives. Perhaps,

while sitting alone and sipping a hot beverage, or when the hectic pace and

uncertainty of life get on our nerves, we wonder why things are happening

the way they are. And even if this inadvertent self-analysis is rather

momentary—because we seldom have time or the inclination to delve into

the deeper questions of life—one thing is certain that at some definite point

in our lives, we will be curious to know about the reason why we take birth

and why we leave!

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Here’s a set of summary bullet quotes for Is That a Fact?: Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life by Joe Schwarcz, which busts pseudoscience and explains the truth behind common myths using real chemistry and scientific reasoning:


📘 Is That a Fact? – Summary Bullet Quotes

  • 🧪 “Science isn’t about belief—it’s about evidence.”

  • 🔍 “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is—especially in a lab coat.”

  • ⚠️ “Quacks thrive where scientific literacy fails.”

  • 🧠 “Critical thinking is your best defense against health scams.”

  • 💊 “Natural doesn’t always mean safe—hemlock is natural too.”

  • 📉 “One study doesn’t make a fact—science is built on reproducibility.”

  • 👨‍⚕️ “Credentials matter, but claims matter more—always ask for the evidence.”

  • 🧻 “Not every chemical is a toxin, and not every toxin is man-made.”

  • 🚫 “Marketing often disguises pseudoscience in the language of real science.”

  • 🧴 “From miracle cures to detox myths—science demands skepticism, not cynicism.”


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