Theories. Theories are much different than conspiracy theories. They are the lifeblood of science and the discovery of our world.
A theory is a supposition. It is a system of ideas intended to explain something. These are based on general principles that are independent of the “thing” we are trying to explain.
But. Not all theories are good ones. There are times when people “suppose” things based on “information” and they turn out to be wrong. Or at least a little “off.”
And sometimes theories can be just plain weird. Like some of these:
The Cheerleader Effect Theory
The cheerleader effect theory indicates that individuals are likely to appear more attractive in groups than alone. This is especially true in women.
I just read an article in Scientific American about this one, and it appears that there is some truth to this. We are perceived as more attractive when put in a group. It goes into the science behind this. But. All I have to say about this? The extroverts win again.
The Snake Detection Theory
This theory suggests that life-threatening snakes contributed a lot to the evolution of primates’ visual system. This includes humans. It states that most individuals fear the reptiles, prompting them to have better eyesight and instincts for identifying snakes even when camouflaged or have had a brief glimpse. The survival skills were transferred to the primates’ offspring over time.
When I read this one, I thought of one person immediately: My friend Janet Crelin. Janet doesn’t care for snakes. Not one bit. Personally, I love a snake. But I like to see them first. I’m not crazy about the feeling when one catches me off-guard. It must be the Neanderthal in me.
The World Ice Theory
Sometimes referred to as Glazial-kosmogonie, the world ice theory is a discredited idea by Hanns Horbiger, an inventor and engineer from Austria.
His theory suggested that the events described in the bible and the destruction of Atlantis resulted from ice moons hitting the Earth. Horbiger believed that all the primary substances were initially made of ice, which played a significant role in how the Universe developed.
The Iceman Cometh. Or something like that.
But here is the thing. I’ve never heard of “Ice Moons.” But. Four planets have “icy” moons. They are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These are nowhere near Earth. But. Perhaps Atlantis somehow moved to Neptune. Maybe.
Of course. We have better theories in our world.
The Theory of Gravity.
The Theory of Relativity.
The Theory of Evolution.
All of Quantum Mechanics.
And on and on.
Through it all. We must remember. The Universe is a big place. May we see with open eyes and listen with open ears.
May we approach all things with open hearts.
Even Ice Moons who hang out with Cheerleaders to look more attractive and avoid snakes.
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“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” — Albert Einstein
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“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” — Albert Szent-Györgyi
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“We are always the first to encounter the strange and the new, and the only difference is whether we remain open-minded enough to explore it.” — Carl Sagan
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Ice Moons who hang out with Cheerleaders
