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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (51375)	9/7/2000 2:35:21 AM
From: Cheeky Kid	Respond to of 63513

Success rate has nothing to do with astrology. And I believe it is widely used in the market. It is most likely his skill and nothing to do with reading the stars. Here is a prediction from me: I predict people will get sucked into scams like astrology because of greed and the "follower mentality." In the end they will be burned. Don't look to the stars for direction unless you are navigating. The burden of proof is on the believer.

To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (51375)	9/7/2000 3:00:49 AM
From: Cheeky Kid	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 63513

The Astrology myth: skepdic.com SNIP: Also, while it is true that the odds are inconceivably large that anyone would make more than 20 straight passes at the craps table, it's happened. Given enough craps games, the inconceivable will become the frequent. In short, what seems to defy the "laws" of statistics, may not do so when examined more carefully. SNIP: Basically, to say astrology works means that there are a lot of satisfied customers. It does not mean that astrology is accurate in predicting human behavior or events to a degree significantly greater than mere chance. The main support for this argument is in the form of anecdotes and testimonials. There are many satisfied customers who believe that their horoscope accurately describes them and that their astrologer has given them good advice. Such evidence does not prove astrology so much as it demonstrates the effects of cold reading, the Forer effect, and confirmation bias. Good astrologers give good advice, but that does not validate astrology. There have been several studies which have shown that people will use selective thinking to make any chart they are given fit their preconceived notions about themselves and their charts.