Are you supertitious?

What is superstition?
A belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or
of the ominous significance of a
particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or th
e like. / irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious.
What things do you consider
to be lucky or unlucky?
Who is the most supertitious
person you know?
Do you believe in astrology?

Do you believe in ghosts?

 What supertitions do we
have in Colombia?

Do you believe in any of them?

Can positive (lucky) superstitions
be harmful? What about negative
(unlucky) superstitions?
• Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of:
• 1. tree snakes
• 2. the number 4
• 3. the number 13
• 4. the number 17

• Many common superstitions come from history of:

• 1. business
• 2. religion
• 3. medicine
• 4. sport
• Is it a problem that so many people worldwide
believe in things that are not supported by
evidence? Are there costs for individuals or
society as a whole? Should we be more active
in teaching critical thinking or do the benefits
outweigh the costs?
CREATE YOUR OWN
SUPERTITION!!!