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"Does astrology work? We tested the ability of 152 astrologers" (threadreaderapp.com)
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[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 7 points 1 year ago

This test was well thought. It doesn't allow astrologers and astrology believers to change goalposts afterwards, the lack of impact of experience on the results further shows that no skill is being developed, and if the hâ‚€ (astrology doesn't work) was incorrect the test would show it.