planetary objects proposed in religion, astrology, ufology and pseudoscience
Let an agent describe proposed non-scientific planets as belief and cultural phenomena with attribution, state the astronomical consensus without ridicule, and distinguish them from scientifically hypothesised bodies.
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4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions
Describe The proposal.
Origin
Where the idea comes from.
Origin
Origin.
- Who proposed this body, in which tradition or claim, and what role does it play there? provenance
- How has the idea spread? provenance
Meaning
Cultural meaning.
Meaning
Meaning.
- What does the body mean within its religious or astrological system, as adherents describe it? provenance
- Are descriptions attributed rather than asserted? boundary
Science The evidence.
Assessment
Astronomical view.
Assessment
Assessment.
- What do astronomers say about the existence of this body, and why would it be detectable if real? provenance
- Is the consensus stated clearly and without ridicule? boundary
Distinguish
Scientific hypotheses.
Distinguish
Distinguish.
- How does this claim differ from scientifically hypothesised planets proposed from orbital evidence? definition
- Which entry fits the scientific hypothesis? action
Respond Handling claims.
Anxiety
Doomsday fears.
Anxiety
Anxiety.
- Is the user anxious about a predicted collision or catastrophe? boundary
- How can the agent reassure with evidence and respect? action
Misinformation
Viral claims.
Misinformation
Misinformation.
- How can a viral claim about a hidden planet be checked against astronomical sources? action
- Which sources are reliable? provenance
History History of ideas.
Past
Historical proposals.
Past
History.
- How have hidden or extra planets been proposed through history, including once-scientific ideas later abandoned? provenance
- Which were resolved by observation? provenance
Culture
In fiction and media.
Culture
Culture.
- How do these bodies appear in fiction and media? provenance
- Which entry fits a fictional planet? action
Classifiers Filled
- Family
- Thing Registry
- Category
- Physical world and living systems
- Entry kind
- thing
- Plane
- PHY
- Domain
- PHY.SPC
What it is Filled
Planets and planet-like bodies proposed in religious cosmologies, astrology, ufology and pseudoscientific claims rather than by astronomical evidence, such as Nibiru, Vulcan as an astrological body, Planet X in popular claims and counter-Earths; they are described here as cultural, historical and belief phenomena, with the scientific position that they are not supported by observation stated clearly.
Why it exists Filled
Let an agent describe proposed non-scientific planets as belief and cultural phenomena with attribution, state the astronomical consensus without ridicule, and distinguish them from scientifically hypothesised bodies.
Distinguishing features Filled
- Non-scientific origin
- Cultural or belief significance
- Unsupported by observation
- Often linked to predictions
What robots and AI may and may not do Filled
Must not
- Present a proposed body as real or as a threat.
- Spread doomsday predictions that frighten people.
- Mock the religious cosmologies in which some such bodies appear.
- Help sell products or schemes based on these claims.
Only with a human decision
- Responding publicly to a viral doomsday claim.
May
- Describe these proposed bodies as claims, stating who makes them and that astronomy does not support them.
- Explain the scientific evidence against claims such as an approaching Nibiru.
Moral aspects Filled
- Doomsday claims have caused real fear and distress, including among young people.
- Religious cosmologies deserve respect even when not scientific.
Who is affected
- Frightened members of the public
- Believers
- Children
Owners Filled
Steward
Nobody: these are claims, not bodies.
Links to other meta-models Filled
parent
- Q1974542 - registry parent class
related
- hypothetical planet - category
- eyeball planet - scientific hypothesis
- astrology - belief context
- hypothesis - testability
What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled
Identity and identifiers required Filled
- Vercy registry: vr.tr.planetary-objects-proposed-in-religion-astrology-ufology-and
- Wikidata: Q367831 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q367831)
Direct properties not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable
These proposed bodies lack observationally established physical properties, and attributed dimensions or orbits describe particular beliefs rather than measured objects.
Recognition required Filled
- Proposed without astronomical evidence
- Religious, astrological or ufological origin
- Scientifically hypothesised planets are proposed from orbital evidence
- Not observed; described in texts, charts and claims.
Capabilities and actions required Filled
- describe a proposed body and its origin with attribution
- state the scientific assessment
- distinguish from scientific hypotheses such as trans-Neptunian planets
- address anxiety and misinformation respectfully
Hazards and failure modes required Filled
- Amplifying doomsday claims
- Ridiculing believers
- Confusing with scientific hypotheses
Standards and interfaces required Filled
- No regulation; consumer protection applies to fraudulent predictions
Context of use required Filled
- Understanding claims and beliefs about planets outside science.
- planets in religious cosmologies
- astrological hypothetical planets
- ufology-linked planets such as Nibiru
- pseudoscientific Planet X claims
- counter-Earth and hidden planet ideas
Sources Filled
- Wikidata item Q367831: planetary objects proposed in religion, astrology, ufology and pseudoscience - identity and sense of the item
- Wikipedia: Planetary objects proposed in religion, astrology, ufology and pseudoscience - general description of the item
Open questions
- Should each proposed body be a separate entry?
- How should scientific assessments be linked?
- How should cultural sources be attributed?
Machine files
Provenance
thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed
Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q367831/spec.json