The influence of occult theories on the Internet on personal thought is a complex and multi-dimensional issue, in which science has both explanatory power and certain limitations. We can analyze from the following aspects： --- ### 1. **The part that science can explain** -**Psychology and Sociology Mechanism** The spread and attractiveness of occult theories can be partially explained by psychological theories (such as cognitive bias, the need for a sense of belonging, and the escape of uncertainty) and sociological models (such as group polarization, information cocoon room). For example： -**Confirmation bias**: People tend to accept information that conforms to existing beliefs and ignore contradictory evidence. -**The power of narrative**: Mysterious theories often appear in the form of stories, which have more emotional resonance than abstract theories. -**Social identity theory**: Individuals may gain a sense of belonging by participating in mysterious communities. -**Neuroscience and Behavioral Research** Science can study the neural basis of mysterious experiences (such as brainwave changes during meditation) or the influence of beliefs on behavior (such as the placebo effect). For example, certain supernatural experiences may be related to abnormal activity in the temporal lobes of the brain. -** Communication perspective** Technical factors such as algorithm recommendation and the “echo wall effect” of social media can explain why mysterious theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. --- ### 2. **Limitations of science** -**Inability to do anything about “non-falsifiable” claims** Science relies on observable and verifiable evidence, and many mysterious theories (such as reincarnation, alien civilizations manipulating humans) themselves are **non-falsifiable** (authenticity cannot be proved by experiments). Science cannot directly verify these claims, but it can study why they are believed. -**The complexity of subjective experience** The individual's spiritual experience, intuition, or mysterious feelings (such as “unity with the universe”) involve subjective consciousness. Although science can be studied indirectly through brain imaging or psychological scales, it is difficult to fully quantify or reduce it to a material mechanism. -**The unquantifiable nature of cultural value** Occult doctrine may satisfy human needs for meaning, purpose, or transcendence. These needs belong to the category of philosophy or ethics, and science cannot provide the “ultimate answer.” --- ### 3. **The complementarity of science and occult theory** -**Science explains “how”, and occult theory answers “why”** Science is good at explaining the mechanisms behind phenomena (such as “How meditation changes the brain”), while occult theories may provide a personalized meaning framework (such as “Meditation is to connect high-dimensional consciousness”). The two are functionally complementary. -**The role of critical thinking as a bridge** Scientific methods (such as logical reasoning and evidence evaluation) can help individuals distinguish between reasonable speculations and unfounded assertions in occult theories, and avoid blind acceptance. --- ### 4. **How to understand the “importance” of personal thoughts? ** -**The degree of influence varies from person to person** Occult doctrine may be a spiritual pillar for some people, but for others it is just entertainment. This difference depends on the individual's cognitive style, educational background and life experience. -**Science cannot replace personal experience** Even if science can explain the transmission mechanism of occult doctrine, it cannot deny its subjective value to the individual. For example, although astrology has no scientific basis, it may help some people reflect on themselves or relieve anxiety. --- ### Conclusion Science can explain why and how occult theories affect human thought, but they are often silent about the “authenticity” and “ultimate meaning” of their claims. The “importance” of occult doctrine is more reflected in the cultural, psychological and emotional levels, and the role of science is to provide tools for rational analysis. The two are not opposites, but different dimensions of human understanding of the world. For individuals, the key lies in balancing an open mind with critical thinking, neither blindly rejecting scientific explanations, nor completely denying the value of subjective experience.