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Next, let’s look up Ayurveda, here is resources could be are encyclosearch.
the entry from Wikipedia: “Ayurveda org and encycloreader.org, which

is an alternative medicine system allow you to search for answers across
with historical roots in the Indian dozens of encyclopedias, including

subcontinent. The theory and practice of Wikipedia, at once. This way, you can
ayurveda is pseudoscientific.” compare several sources.

How about Reiki, a healing modality that Examples of more specialized
has grown tremendously in popularity? encyclopedias include Scholarpedia,

Here is another label: “Reiki is a MedlinePlus (a medical encyclopedia),
pseudoscience and is used as an illustrative Encyclopedia Mythica (religion,
example of pseudoscience in scholarly texts folklore and mythology) and

and academic journal articles.” HandWiki (computing, science,
technology and general).

This portrayal raises questions about the
representation of ancient practices and In this era of information overload,
alternative viewpoints. Is there a systemic it’s crucial to remain vigilant and

bias or a lack of interest in exploring these independent in our quest for knowledge
areas scientifically? These practices have and truth. Empowerment comes from

been actively used for centuries, suggesting critical thinking and personal research.
a form of efficacy that may elude This community, with its diverse array
conventional scientific understanding. of practitioners and thinkers embodies

this spirit of inquiry and resilience.
Btw, it is also noteworthy that Google has By embracing diverse viewpoints and
played a significant role in Wikipedia’s challenging mainstream narratives,

growth and success by algorithmically we not only preserve our intellectual
placing Wikipedia answers at the top of autonomy but also contribute to a more

most searches. profound and nuanced understanding
of the world.

The good news is there are other online
encyclopedias. Two great alternative Katerina Belik

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