Pseudoscience
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| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| "Scientific" explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific beliefs and findings, but by glossing-over are made to pass for plausibility in the, uh, minds of Palmer's readers, Scientologists and other children. The use of the word to describe science-fiction in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. |
| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| Scientific explanations which actually clash with accepted scientific belief, but by glossing-over pass for plausibility to the untutored minds of Fantastic Adventures' audience and other children. The use of the word to describe science-fiction in general is fiercely fought by lovers of the literature. |
See also: Dianetics, Hieronymus Machine, Shaver Mystery.
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