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Philosophy of science

What is pseudoscience, and why is drawing the line between science and pseudoscience far harder than it looks

What is pseudoscience? A look at the definition, Popper's demarcation criterion, critiques from Duhem, Quine and Kuhn, and the practical stakes involved.

Folk belief

Belief, Superstition, and Pseudoscience Are Three Different Things, but They Are Often Lumped Together

Distinguish folk belief, harmful superstition, and pseudoscience through definitions, boundaries, and concrete examples, so you can tell cultural faith from fraud.

Folk belief

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Khoa Star in the Four Transformations - its role in Zi Wei Dou Shu chart interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Khoa in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning for education, reputation, resolution, and how to interpret this star in different palaces.

Folk divination

Dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore: from traditional beliefs to a scientific perspective

Explore dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore, from spiritual omens to how modern science explains dreams.

Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra: India's Traditional Architectural Science – Origins, Principles, and Comparison with Feng Shui

Vastu Shastra is India's traditional architecture and planning system rooted in Vedic texts, built on the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and cardinal directions. Learn its principles and how it compares to Feng Shui.

Physiognomy

What Science Says About Face Reading: From 19th-Century Criminal Physiognomy to Modern Research

How does science view face reading? From 19th-century criminal anthropology to modern psychology, plus the misconceptions to avoid.

Vietnamese astrology

Is Astrology Science or Superstition: The Wrong Question, and the Question Worth Asking Instead

Is astrology science or superstition? This analysis covers its origins, chart mechanics, limits, and how to use it sensibly without letting it drive major life decisions.

Life-cycle rites

Pơ Thi (Grave-Leaving Ceremony) and the Art of Tomb Houses of the Gia Rai People

Discover the profound humanistic meaning of the Pơ Thi grave-leaving ceremony, where the Gia Rai bid farewell to the deceased to the world of Yàng, and admire the unique tomb-house sculpture art rich in cultural value.

Philosophy of science

Karl Popper's Falsifiability: A Conjecture That Cannot Be Wrong Says Nothing

Falsifiability is Karl Popper's criterion for separating science from non-science. This article explains the principle, the astrology example, and the main criticisms.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Numerology

Life Path Number 6: Love, Responsibility, and the Heart of the Home

Explore the meaning of Life Path Number 6: a caring, responsible personality, ideal careers, and how to build a happy family life as a Number 6.

Vietnamese astrology

Tu Vi (Zi Wei Dou Shu) is a Relatively Predictive Metaphysical Science, Not an Absolute Exact Formula

Explore the nature of Tu Vi as a relative metaphysical science that depends on interpretation experience and life context, not an absolute mechanical formula.

Astrology

The 4th House , Family in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the deep meaning of the 4th House in astrology: family foundation, roots, home, and inner life. This article analyzes the role of the Ascendant, planets, and aspects.

Human Design

What Is Human Design: Its 1987 Origin, Bodygraph Structure, and What the System Cannot Prove

Human Design is a self-knowledge system from 1987 combining astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and chakras. This analysis covers its origin, bodygraph structure and limits.

Psychology

The Placebo Effect: Why Feeling Lighter After a Ceremony Is Real, Even When the Ritual Changes Nothing About the Condition

The placebo effect explains why feeling lighter after a ritual can be real, though placebo only changes subjective experience and not the underlying disease itself.

Astrology

Western Astrology: Personality Prediction or Just a Reference Trend?

An analysis of Western astrology from scientific and psychological perspectives: why it remains popular despite not being a science, and whether to treat it as a reference trend or a self-reflection tool.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching in Family Life

Explore how to apply the I Ching to family life: understanding relationships, conduct, preserving traditions, and building sustainable happiness. An objective, non-superstitious perspective.

Folk belief

Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia

Discover Mo Muong, the intangible cultural heritage of the Muong people, through the lens of the epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - a monumental folk encyclopedia of history, beliefs, and the community's philosophy of life.

Physiognomy

Reading Cheekbones in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meanings of high, low, full, or bony cheekbones in Eastern face reading, along with a critical perspective from modern science.

Physiognomy

Reading the Chin in Chinese Face Reading

Explore the meaning of the chin in Eastern physiognomy: typical chin shapes, their links to personality, destiny, and health, plus a scientific perspective.

Vietnamese commemorative days

Vietnam Family Day (June 28): Origin and Meaning

Vietnam Family Day on June 28 was established by Decision 72/2001/QD-TTg to honor family values and promote warm, equal, and happy households.

Traditional festivals

Huong Pagoda Festival (Hanoi) , distinctive features and how to attend

Discover the distinctive features of Huong Pagoda Festival: the pilgrimage journey through Yen Stream, the cave pagoda complex and offering rituals. A detailed guide on timing, transportation and tips for a complete visit.

Numerology

Personal Year Number 6 in Numerology: Energy Cycle and Meaning

Discover in detail about Personal Year Number 6 in numerology: the meaning of love, family, responsibility, and care. Learn about opportunities and challenges in this energy cycle.

Vietnamese astrology

Online Tu Vi Today: When Does Adaptation Become Creativity and When Does It Become a Mix of Truth and Falsehood?

Explore the line between creativity and distortion in online Tu Vi content, helping readers stay alert to distinguish standard information from clickbait tricks.

Numerology

Challenge Number 6 in numerology: meaning and lessons to overcome

Discover the meaning of Challenge Number 6 in numerology: family responsibility, perfectionism, over-sacrifice, and the lesson of balance for personal growth.

Tarot

Tarot 7 of Pentacles – Symbolism and In-depth Meaning

Explore the symbolism and in-depth meaning of the 7 of Pentacles in Tarot: patience, reassessment of efforts, and lessons on long-term investment.

Philosophy of science

Critical Thinking Before a Claim: Five Questions to Ask and the Most Common Logical Fallacies

Critical thinking before a claim rests on five core questions about statements, reasons, evidence, and common fallacies such as sunk cost and confirmation bias.

Numerology

Challenge Number 2 in Numerology , Meaning and Lessons to Overcome

Discover the deep meaning of Challenge Number 2 in numerology: the fear of sensitivity, lessons in confidence, personal boundaries, and turning weaknesses into inner strength.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Loc Star in Four Transformations: Its Role in Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart Interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Loc in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its auspicious meaning, influence by placement, combination with other stars, and limitations in interpretation.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Explore common Vietnamese folk taboos during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining their origins and modern scientific perspectives.

Physiognomy

Palmistry in Eastern Tradition: Decoding the Major Hand Lines

Explore the meanings of major palm lines such as life, head, heart, and fate lines in Eastern tradition along with a scientific perspective.

Folk divination

What Palm Reading Is: How Palm Lines Are Read and Why They Cannot Predict the Future

Learn what palm reading is, how the main palm lines are read, and why science shows they cannot predict the future.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ca Ong: The Guardian Deity of Central Vietnamese Fishermen

Discover the worship of Ca Ong (whale) among central Vietnamese fishermen: its origins, rituals, tomb architecture, scientific perspectives, and maritime cultural significance.

MBTI

ISTJ Personality Type (The Inspector) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Paths

A comprehensive look at the ISTJ (The Inspector) personality type in MBTI: origins, identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, and suitable career directions, along with an objective scientific perspective.

Folk taboos

Folk Beliefs About Taboos When a Household Has a Funeral

Explore folk beliefs about taboos during a household funeral, from avoiding cold air and the sick not attending funerals to traditional etiquette, with scientific and Eastern medicine perspectives for balanced understanding.

Folk divination

Seven Common Misconceptions When Reading Your Own Palm, and Where Folk Books Contradict Each Other

An analysis of seven common misconceptions when reading your own palm, the contradictions between folk schools, and an objective, scientific view of palmistry.