Ph 335U Wacky or Real: What Everyone Should Know About Physics Scams

The use and misuse of physics: beginning with a firm understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method, analyzes how people veer away from it, resulting in pathological, junk, pseudo and fraudulent physics. Examples such as magnetic therapy, perpetual motion, ESP, X-ray cures, and astrology are included. Recommended prerequisites: upper division standing.