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The following topic categories are based on those used in the [http://theness.com/roguesgallery/ Rogues Gallery] at the NESS. This means that if we're unsure how to categorize items, we can see how they've done it, as they've probably blogged about the item in question. | The following topic categories are based on those used in the [http://theness.com/roguesgallery/ Rogues Gallery] at the NESS. This means that if we're unsure how to categorize items, we can see how they've done it, as they've probably blogged about the item in question. | ||
It should be noted that no categories are mutually exclusive. | It should be noted that no categories are mutually exclusive. | ||
=== Topics === | === Topics === | ||
*Alternative Medicine | *[[:Category:Alternative Medicine|Alternative Medicine]] | ||
**Homeopathy | **[[:Category:Homeopathy|Homeopathy]] | ||
**Energy Healing (inc. acupuncture, chiropractic, faith healing, reiki) | **[[:Category:Energy Healing|Energy Healing]] (inc. acupuncture, chiropractic, faith healing, reiki) | ||
*Astronomy & Space Science | *[[:Category:Astronomy & Space Science|Astronomy & Space Science]] | ||
*Cons, Scams & Hoaxes | *[[:Category:Cons, Scams & Hoaxes|Cons, Scams & Hoaxes]] | ||
*Conspiracy Theories | *[[:Category:Conspiracy Theories|Conspiracy Theories]] | ||
*Entertainment | *[[:Category:Entertainment|Entertainment]] | ||
*General Science | *[[:Category:General Science|General Science]] | ||
*Humor | *[[:Category:Humor|Humor]] | ||
*Legal Issues & Regulations | *[[:Category:Legal Issues & Regulations|Legal Issues & Regulations]] | ||
*Logic & Philosophy | *[[:Category:Logic & Philosophy|Logic & Philosophy]] | ||
*Myths & Misconceptions | *[[:Category:Myths & Misconceptions|Myths & Misconceptions]] | ||
*Nature & Evolution | *[[:Category:Nature & Evolution|Nature & Evolution]] | ||
*Neuroscience & Psychology | *[[:Category:Neuroscience & Psychology|Neuroscience & Psychology]] | ||
*New Age | *[[:Category:New Age|New Age]] | ||
*Paranormal: | *[[:Category:Paranormal|Paranormal]]: | ||
**Cryptozoology | **[[:Category:Cryptozoology|Cryptozoology]] | ||
**ESP (inc. parapsychology, claivoyance, necromancy, telepathy, tarot, palmistry) | **[[:Category:ESP|ESP]] (inc. parapsychology, claivoyance, necromancy, telepathy, tarot, palmistry) | ||
**Ghosts & Demons | **[[:Category:Ghosts & Demons|Ghosts & Demons]] | ||
**UFOs & Aliens | **[[:Category:UFOs & Aliens|UFOs & Aliens]] | ||
*Physics & Mechanics | *[[:Category:Physics & Mechanics|Physics & Mechanics]] | ||
*Politics | *[[:Category:Politics|Politics]] | ||
*Prophecy | *[[:Category:Prophecy|Prophecy]] | ||
*Pseudoscience – without attempting to solve the demarcation problem, this category may be used as a catch-all for topics that are falsely presented as science. | *[[:Category:Pseudoscience|Pseudoscience]] – without attempting to solve the demarcation problem, this category may be used as a catch-all for topics that are falsely presented as science. | ||
*Religion & Faith | *[[:Category:Religion & Faith|Religion & Faith]] | ||
**Creationism & ID | **[[:Category:Creationism & ID|Creationism & ID]] | ||
**Cults – not sure that this category is needed | **Cults – not sure that this category is needed | ||
*Science & Education | *[[:Category:Science & Education|Science & Education]] | ||
*Science & Medicine (inc. general health?) | *[[:Category:Science & Medicine|Science & Medicine]] (inc. general health?) | ||
*Science & the Media | *[[:Category:Science & the Media|Science & the Media]] | ||
*Technology | *[[:Category:Technology|Technology]] | ||
*Other - a catch-all for topics that don't easily fall under other categories. This may reveal new categories as more links are added. | *[[:Category:Other|Other]] - a catch-all for topics that don't easily fall under other categories. This may reveal new categories as more links are added. | ||
=== Episode type === | === Episode type === | ||
These apply to whole episodes. (please suggest new name to replace 'Episode categories') | These apply to whole episodes. (please suggest new name to replace 'Episode categories') | ||
*Live | *[[:Category:Live Recording|Live Recording]] | ||
*Year | *[[:Category:Year Review|Year Review]] | ||
*Guest Rogues | *[[:Category:Guest Rogues|Guest Rogues]] | ||
=== Segment categories === | === Segment categories === | ||
Segments of note in their own right, not just for their content. (please suggest new name to replace 'Segment categories') | Segments of note in their own right, not just for their content. (please suggest new name to replace 'Segment categories') | ||
*Interview | *[[:Category:Interview|Interview]] | ||
*Randi Speaks | *[[:Category:Randi Speaks|Randi Speaks]] | ||
*Amendments | *[[:Category:Amendments|Amendments]] | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 12 June 2012
This page has been created initially to put forward ideas on categories. Please put any feedback in the discussion page (see tab at top left), and we can amend this page accordingly.
The following topic categories are based on those used in the Rogues Gallery at the NESS. This means that if we're unsure how to categorize items, we can see how they've done it, as they've probably blogged about the item in question.
It should be noted that no categories are mutually exclusive.
Topics
- Alternative Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Energy Healing (inc. acupuncture, chiropractic, faith healing, reiki)
- Astronomy & Space Science
- Cons, Scams & Hoaxes
- Conspiracy Theories
- Entertainment
- General Science
- Humor
- Legal Issues & Regulations
- Logic & Philosophy
- Myths & Misconceptions
- Nature & Evolution
- Neuroscience & Psychology
- New Age
- Paranormal:
- Cryptozoology
- ESP (inc. parapsychology, claivoyance, necromancy, telepathy, tarot, palmistry)
- Ghosts & Demons
- UFOs & Aliens
- Physics & Mechanics
- Politics
- Prophecy
- Pseudoscience – without attempting to solve the demarcation problem, this category may be used as a catch-all for topics that are falsely presented as science.
- Religion & Faith
- Creationism & ID
- Cults – not sure that this category is needed
- Science & Education
- Science & Medicine (inc. general health?)
- Science & the Media
- Technology
- Other - a catch-all for topics that don't easily fall under other categories. This may reveal new categories as more links are added.
Episode type
These apply to whole episodes. (please suggest new name to replace 'Episode categories')
Segment categories
Segments of note in their own right, not just for their content. (please suggest new name to replace 'Segment categories')