Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A joke indicating that telekinesis is not real since no one raises their hand.
- In plain terms
- No one can move objects with their mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Skepticism is healthy when claims lack evidence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you test unproven claims?
- When is skepticism appropriate?
Another view
Some might argue absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
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