Abstract
Just because a man blames his bad luck on an ill-fated star, or because he ascribes his good fortune to a lucky star under which he was born, it does not follow that he believes in astrology. He may be simply indulging in metaphor. Similarly, because millions read their horoscopes in the daily newspaper, it cannot be assumed that all of them put their faith in astral omens. Some may be only amusing themselves. Nevertheless, to a large number of those who faithfully follow the syndicated astrology columns or consult professional astrologers, stellar guidance means more than dictates of common sense, science, or religion. With these devotees in mind, 186 leading scientists, including 18 Nobel laureates, have recently published 1 a statement denouncing astrology as a pseudoscience that deludes and misguides. There is nothing surprising about this statement. If anything, it is long overdue. What remains somewhat of a mystery
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
