what is pseudoscience and what are some examples of it compared to “actual science”

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Never really understood it and see it mentioned often

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Graphologists claim that they can analyse handwriting and make conclusions about the character of the writer. It’s pseudoscientific bullshit promulgated by liars and charlatans. Most adherents of such bogus sciences claim “proof” exists where it does not, yet few scientists would ever claim proof, preferring to vouch their conclusions in gentler terms.

Astrology and graphology stole the “ology” for nefarious reasons to justify their nonsense. At best, they are parlour tricks. Nothing else.