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> As a critical thinking exercise, focused on an issue in (at least some
> people's) current news reports, one might pose this as a problem to a class:
> How might one evaluate Jasmuheen's sensational claims?
> What evidence might support her report that she lives only on light and air?
Put her in a dark, vacuum and see if she survives?
> What evidence might lead one to be suspicious of her claims?
Besides contradicting all current understanding of physiology?
> What questions do students have about these claims?
None, most likely.
> What might lead people to buy into this kind of movement?
I don't know but could I have a copy of the mailing list?
I got this great deal on Mozart CDs.
Ken