We have had discussions before on TIPS about the origins of what seems
to be a myth regarding the need to drink eight glasses of water per day.
For those who may discuss various myths in their courses, you may want
to take a look at page 61 of the New Yorker. A cartoon on this page
shows a man sitting at a bar and saying to the bartender: "Water,
Al--six to eight glasses." For you Powerpointers among us (yes, I mean
you, Stephen), it could provide a nice introduction to a discussion of
myths in general.
Jeff
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Jeffry P. Ricker, Ph.D. Office Phone: (480) 423-6213
9000 E. Chaparral Rd. FAX Number: (480) 423-6298
Psychology Department [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626
"Science must begin with myths and with the criticism of myths"
Karl Popper
Listowner: Psychologists Educating Students to Think Skeptically (PESTS)
http://www.sc.maricopa.edu/sbscience/pests/index.html
