The magic of radionics
The “Daily Telegraph” has unquestionably achieved the scoop of the year with its exposure of the excessive and fraudulent expense claims of so many Members of Parliament. A lot of journalists have worked very thoroughly and professionally on this story.
So, why does the same newspaper report on so-called radionics without using the same need to obtain evidence that proves or disproves the claims? Shouldn’t we expect this from a serious newspaper?
A totally uncritical piece from Christopher Middleton concludes “So how exactly does it work again? Best guess is that we all plug into some kind of universal energy grid and radionics constitutes a kind of battery recharging rescue service. From afar.” If you ask me, this is as crazy as expecting the taxpayer to fund an MP’s duck pond.
The Wikipedia page on radionics makes the matter very clear:
“Radionics is not based on any scientific evidence, and contradicts the principles of physics and biology and as a result it has been classed as pseudoscience and quackery by most physicians. No radionic device has been found effective in the diagnosis or treatment of any disease, and the United States Food and Drug Administration does not recognize any legitimate medical uses for such devices.”
So why do so many people believe so many weird things? I’ve attempted some answers here.