Astrology is also bad for us and our interpersonal relationships. Because it tells us to pre-judge people according to their astrological signs, it basically makes us complete assholes. As Benjamin Radford noted in Discovery News, its not dissimilar to racism: Both astrology and racial stereotypes are based on a framework of belief that basically says: Without even meeting you, I believe something about you. I can expect this particular sort of behavior or trait (stubbornness, laziness, arrogance, etc.) from members of this particular group of people (Jews, blacks, Aries, Pisces, etc.). When an astrologer finds out a persons astrological sign, he or she will bring to that experience a pre-existing list of assumptions (prejudices) about that persons behavior, personality and character. In both cases, the prejudices will cause people to seek out and confirm their expectations.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:32:48 +0000
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