Ben Davidson's Pseudoscience and Criticism

Ben Davidson's Pseudoscience and Criticism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses the backlash received after debunking the Electric Universe theory, focusing on Ben Davidson and his channel, Suspicious0bservers. It highlights Davidson's misrepresentation of scientific papers, his climate change denial tactics, and fraudulent activities, including a Kickstarter scam. The video also covers Davidson's confrontation with the USGS and concludes with a warning about his pseudoscientific claims.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction from Ben Davidson's followers after the debunking video?

They ignored the video.

They attacked the creator with threats.

They supported the debunking.

They requested more information.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ben Davidson typically misrepresent scientific papers?

By twisting words or making up content.

By providing detailed analysis.

By ignoring them completely.

By accurately summarizing them.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Ben Davidson's pseudoscientific claims?

The sun causes earthquakes.

The moon is made of cheese.

Aliens control the weather.

The Earth is flat.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ben Davidson's stance on climate change?

He supports climate change science.

He denies climate change.

He has no opinion on climate change.

He is neutral on climate change.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ben Davidson manipulate scientific abstracts?

By reading them thoroughly.

By bending them to fit his narrative.

By ignoring them.

By translating them into different languages.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Ben Davidson's Kickstarter campaigns?

To fund scientific research.

To create a disaster prediction app.

To support educational programs.

To build a new observatory.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Ben Davidson's disaster prediction app?

It was a scientific breakthrough.

It accurately predicted disasters.

It was a scam with no scientific basis.

It was widely adopted by scientists.

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