I ain't superstitious, but a black cat crossed my trail ..... Poll

I believe superstition is quantum theory at work. "the observer affects the observed reality."

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Well, no, there were plenty of deities before the church existed.

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Agreed. It's their demand for recognition as a formal authority that causes problems. That's for a whole other topic, though.

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

I believe superstition is quantum theory at work. "the observer affects the observed reality."

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Yes. In psych it is referred to as the Hawthorne effect.

Although, if I were to operationally define superstitious behaviour, I would do so as "non-contingent behavioural reinforcement."

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Originally Posted by mapleleafalumnus

Although, if I were to operationally define superstitious behaviour, I would do so as "non-contingent behavioural reinforcement."

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Puttin' on the foil! LOL

Did you finally read my sig tag?

Which part?
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...trangelove.gif
AND having fun with SLAP SHOT quotes. :p

The one below my name.

Bloody 'ELL!!

Totally missed that one.

VERY NICE! :)

you might want to check the status of your "precious bodily fluids" there, Wullie!
GOTCHA!
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