Cold Quote by Sherry Seethaler
““For example, the notion that getting chilled can cause one to catch a cold is dismissed as an old wives’ tale by many usually reliable sources.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Skeptic's Guide, 2020
Old wives’ tales persist despite scientific evidence, showing bias against unconventional ideas.
In simple terms: Folklore resists scientific correction.
Key Takeaway
Question common beliefs critically.
Themes
bias
science
folklore
beliefs
Mood
skeptical
informative
Type
educational
analytical
When to use this quote
- public health messaging
- education curricula
- media reporting
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
Cognitive Bias
Science Communication
Sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to old tales?
- How can you communicate science effectively?
A Different Perspective
People may cling to comforting myths.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
