Eclipse conspiracies. Nothing specific.

[SarahD]

Some conspiracy theories are at least inventive. They propose that some magical energy will be generated and sap the essence from our cells. Or something. For example, chemtrails are supposed to create an effect that weakens us and disables our free will. To counteract this, we are supposed to fashion "orgone generators"from PVC pipe and place them on rooftops. Or maybe I have that backward. Maybe the orgone is the bad stuff and the PVC pipe thingies suck it up. The point is, the Chem trail conspiracy theory includes specific information on the evil effect, what causes it, and what to do about it. The eclipse conspiracy theories seem to be lacking in specific detail. All we know is that something is happening and it's bad, with little detail on cause and effect. I'm kind of bummed because I take some pleasure in reading the complete misunderstanding of science included in theories about chemtrails, weather radar, HAARP, and so on. Too bad we don't have an eclipse every year, so the conspiracy theories could be fleshed out a little.
https://www.wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-conspiracies/

[NNadir]

1. From my perspective I would read this bit from the pinned post at the top.

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It dates back to before DU4, but I expect is still relevant.

Threads about topics that are not science are not welcome here. Please do not post threads about pseudoscience (astrology, homeopathy, crop circles, bigfoot, alien abductions, and the like), which is not science. Don't even post threads bashing pseudoscience, because most people here in the science forum don't need to be convinced, but more importantly because such topics are bait for people to come here and argue the opposing viewpoint -- and then all hell breaks loose. If you want to discuss pseudoscience there are plenty of other places on DU where you can do so. (Visit the Skepticism, Science and Pseudoscience Group for discussions from the skeptics-only perspective. Visit the Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing Group for discussions from the mystics-only perspective. New to DU3, there is also the Creative Speculation Group, for other topics where empirical evidence is subordinate to free expression.

[Chainfire]

2. Nothing specific and nothing new.

Of course, I lived through a total eclipse in either 1970 or 71 if I remember correctly. I remember the streetlight coming on in the middle of the day. Before the eclipse I was a homely man, with no ambition, and no education and couldn't get a date in a whorehouse. After, I was movie-star hansom, brilliant , and a woman magnet and became fabulously productive and wealthy. It was all because the moon shadowed out the sun for a brief period. I am avoiding being in the total eclipse area as I just couldn't stand it happening again.