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International Journal of Parapsychol4
Topic of parapsychology3
  • Therefore, the approach here is to clarify the complex topic of parapsychology without glossing over important points and without "dumbing down" the basic content. (theblackvault.com)
  • This article describes how psychology textbooks fail even to mention the closely-related topic of parapsychology, or else persistently misinform their readers about it. (spr.ac.uk)
  • A survey of psychology textbooks reveals that where the topic of parapsychology is not completely neglected it tends to be misrepresented, giving the impression that its findings are unsound. (spr.ac.uk)
Telepathy4
  • The Parapsychological Association is an international professional organization of scientists and scholars engaged in the study of psi (or 'psychic') experiences, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, psychic healing, and precognition. (parapsych.org)
  • In reviewing the history of abroad range of phenomena-telepathy, remote viewing, ESP, and a host of other "paranormal" abilities-Mayer confronts the deep reluctance of many scientists to admit even to the possible existence of such capabilities. (blogspot.com)
  • This book includes fascinating chapters on the history of parapsychology, telepathy, hauntings, psychic phenomena, and consciousness, along with an extensive glossary and index. (cosimobooks.com)
  • Josephson is a known supporter of parapsychology, telepathy and homeopathy. (quackometer.net)
Sceptics1
  • If Kuhn is right, it helps to explain the antipathy demonstrated by sceptics of parapsychology, as demonstrated by the writers of psychology textbooks. (spr.ac.uk)
Phenomena8
  • Stanford Research Institute (now SRI International) in Menlo Park, California carried out research on various phenomena characterized by the term parapsychology from 1972 until 1991. (wikipedia.org)
  • Originally known for their work with lasers, their work with parapsychology centered around the phenomena of remote viewing and psychokinesis. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is argued nt his papeoth that pa tion that parapsychology parapsychological inquiry reflects the attempt to establish the reality of a nonmaterial aspect of human existence, rather than a search for explanations for anomalous phenomena. (cia.gov)
  • Most BBS readers, I would imagine, have little diffi- "Parapsychology" is defined as the scientific study of culty dismissing popular occult beliefs in astrology, paranormal phenomena (Thalbourne 1982). (cia.gov)
  • Today's leading psychic scientist or para-psychologist is D. Scott Rogo, author of more than ten books in the field, including Parapsychology: A Century of Inquiry , The Poltergeist Experience , and Exploring Psychic Phenomena . (crisismagazine.com)
  • In this article, we will explore the general perspective held by scientists regarding psychic phenomena. (fortunetellerfacts.com)
  • This FAQ was compiled by an ad-hoc group of scientists and scholars interested in parapsychology, the study of what is popularly called 11 psychic" phenomena. (theblackvault.com)
  • The whole history of scientific advance is full of scientists investigating phenomena that the Establishment did not believe were there. (blogspot.com)
Psychology4
  • But what was also a big part of a romantic reaction against neoliberalism was an interest in the paranormal or parapsychology, which straddled the boundary between psychology and the occult. (dissidentvoice.org)
  • he's one of the most respected figures in the field of Parapsychology, Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and Associated Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES (CIIS). (dailygrail.com)
  • Prof. Rao was thrice President of Parapsychological Association, the US-based international society of scientists involved in parapsychological research and twice President of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. (dkprintworld.com)
  • I surveyed the psychology introductory textbooks in the University of Northampton library to see what our undergraduates could learn about parapsychology from sources that would be recommended to them as 'reliable' (unlike, say, Wikipedia). (spr.ac.uk)
Methodology2
  • Scientists and skeptical writers would later find serious flaws in the methodology used at SRI, leaving the work largely discredited. (wikipedia.org)
  • For physical scientists, we felt it was important to discuss methodology and terminology, and comment on some common criticisms of parapsychology. (theblackvault.com)
Paranormal4
  • Inuntildeeidt p ych onst stra ted that at paranormal p can i as the experimenter pe have mply, some assp of mind-body duals m.1Mo eoverl parapsychology has developed several principles (s cht mpc some a effect) which can be used to explain away failures, and the use of these principles contributes to making the psi-hypothesis unfalsifiable. (cia.gov)
  • which seems to lend credence to virtually any "paranormal" claim, serves to suspen The "anything goes" attitude in parapsychology, ogica l cs. (cia.gov)
  • This has changed somewhat in recent years, as some scientists have attempted to probe and analyze aspects of paranormal belief. (orvillejenkins.com)
  • I tried to tell my dad about this but then he goes on to say that he and many scientists agree that it's something to do with a brain pattern and has nothing paranormal about it. (psychic-experiences.com)
Skeptical2
  • For hardened skeptics, or people whose knowledge of parapsychology is based solely upon the skeptical literature, we felt it was important to address the fact that there is substantial, scientifically persuasive empirical data available. (theblackvault.com)
  • Attempts by skeptical scientists to persuade the AAAS to dissolve the link have so far been unsuccessful. (blogspot.com)
Investigate3
Experimental2
  • Writing for such a broad audience is a challenge, because gaining an appreciation of parapsychology today requires specialized knowledge including advanced statistics, specialized experimental design, quantum mechanical theory, artificial intelligence techniques, the sociology and philosophy of Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00791 R000200190055-7 Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00791 R000200190055-7 science, and specific historical knowledge. (theblackvault.com)
  • Parapsychology researchers describe two basic types of measurable and observable psychokinetic effects in experimental laboratory research and in case reports occurring outside of the laboratory. (qpsychics.com)
Spirituality2
  • Doctors, scientists, experts in spirituality and parapsychology tried to help her, but to no avail, only Lester Sumrall (priest? (ex-christian.net)
  • He is editor of several anthologies including Altered States of Consciousness, Transpersonal Psychologies, Mind at Large , and Body Mind Spirit: Exploring the Parapsychology of Spirituality . (parapsych.org)
Research4
  • She is a scientist first and foremost and has approached this research in a very very logical and scientifically well-reasoned way. (skeptiko.com)
  • The International Center of Parapsychology and Scientific Research of the New Age , generally known under the name of Horus (in reference to falcon-god Horus which was the emblem of the group), was a New Age -oriented new religious movement founded in France in 1989 by Marie-Thérèse Castano, and ended in April 1997. (wn.com)
  • If you told somebody that plants can feel pain , you might think they are nuts, but the truth is - an enormous amount of research has been conducted by plant scientists, and much of it clearly shows how plants have some remarkable abilities to react to and sense the world around them. (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • Scientists aboard a research vessel exploring the waters off the coast of California could not believe it, when they spotted a bizarre looking fish. (theisnn.com)
Eminent scientists2
  • She includes quotations from numerous eminent scientists who have been convinced of the reality of these abilities, but who, for fear of the ability itself or rejection by the broader scientific community, have remained largely silent. (blogspot.com)
  • Edgar D. Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut and moonwalker, as well as a distinguished researcher of the study of human consciousness, brought together eminent scientists to write about issues once considered too controversial to discuss. (cosimobooks.com)
Skeptics2
  • At least five potential audiences were identified: physical scientists, social and behavioral scientists, hardened skeptics, New-Age enthusiasts, and readers with little or no background in one of the conventional sciences or in parapsychology. (theblackvault.com)
  • While many parapsychologists say "absolutely", many scientists and other skeptics say 'absolutely not. (spr.ac.uk)
Explanation2
  • How can this be explained if even psychologists and scientists have not found an explanation? (ex-christian.net)
  • Let us also assume that scientists don't have a model for how they work, just a descriptive explanation. (chaosium.com)
Parapsychologists3
  • We must emphasize that there is a big difference between simply noting that the findings of parapsychology may have implications for spiritual concepts, versus the idea that parapsychologists are driven by some hidden spiritual agenda. (parapsych.org)
  • Some critics of parapsychology seem to believe that all parapsychologists have hidden religious motives, and that they are really out to prove the existence of the soul. (parapsych.org)
  • 6 This sentence construction subtly positions parapsychologists as being different from scientists and unskeptical when considering these claims. (spr.ac.uk)
Psychokinesis1
  • Even bizarre or inexplicable events can be accounted for by the discipline of parapsychology -the study of unrecognized powers such as ESP and psychokinesis. (crisismagazine.com)
Scientific5
  • Afterwards, Reality Hackers, Lawrence Gerald talked with Puharich about his scientific work, and was treated to some candid and revealing remarks about the politics in the world of parapsychology. (sirbacon.org)
  • There is a level of membership for everyone interested in the scientific and scholarly advancement of parapsychology. (parapsych.org)
  • Parapsychology is the scientific and scholarly study of unusual events associated with human experience. (theblackvault.com)
  • yet another example of a non-scientist mis-applying scientific principles and coming up with some craptastic conclusion. (freethoughtblogs.com)
  • He has published over 100 scientific papers in parapsychology. (parapsych.org)
Describe1
  • Scientists use this term to describe the act of telepathically sharing ideas and behaviors by humans and animals . (psychicreviewonline.com)
Implications1
  • For social and behavioral scientists, we focused on the psychological and sociological implications of the fact that people throughout history and across all cultures have reported psychic experiences. (theblackvault.com)
Eventually2
  • Eventually someone would write the Parapsychology Lab and ask if they were looking into this person. (echonyc.com)
  • We plan on eventually providing a comprehensive source of information on parapsychology, including details on the major topics of debate, the prevailing theories, discussions of empirical evidence, links to journal papers, reference sources, and so on. (theblackvault.com)
Science4
  • rived in the United States&ped For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002200120001-4 Parapsychology: Science of the ~ anomalous or search for the soul? (cia.gov)
  • Except for parapsychology, science does not claim to be able to detect "evidence" about things like "heaven," as a rule. (orvillejenkins.com)
  • Mead was right that the history of science is replete with examples of stubborn scientists balking at accepting exciting new theories. (blogspot.com)
  • Discussion of topics often mistaken for sciences or which "hard" scientists don't consider science. (iconsf.org)
Tend2
  • Physicists tend to be interested in parapsychology because of the implication that we have a gross misunderstanding about space and time and the transmission of energy and information. (parapsych.org)
  • The writers of such books tend to argue that the case for parapsychology is a matter of personal belief, and that 'psychic' effects disappear under more rigorous testing. (spr.ac.uk)
Field1
  • In spite of these disagreements, the authors believe that because of burgeoning public interest in parapsychology, Lhe relative lack of reliable information, and the many myths and distortions associated with this field, it was important to put some basic information on the World Wide Web sooner rather than later. (theblackvault.com)
Consciousness3
  • The authors include Prof. Rao's colleagues and contemporaries scattered around the globe and experts in consciousness studies, Gandhian thought, Yoga and parapsychology. (dkprintworld.com)
  • Scientists wrote a report in 2010 claiming to have proven that this collective consciousness does exist. (psychicreviewonline.com)
  • This shift in thinking happened because scientists began proposing that this collective consciousness could have started and grown within species via telepathic or other 'supernatural' ways. (psychicreviewonline.com)
Doctors2
  • This group had about 300 members, including teachers, doctors and scientists. (wn.com)
  • Indeed, only the power of the occult to enamor and seduce can explain dramatic conversions among businessmen, medical doctors, Hollywood celebrities, scientists and, indeed, people from all walks of life. (jashow.org)
World2
  • As if climate scientists working for NASA and every other space agency in the world haven't considered basic theoretical concepts in thermodynamics. (freethoughtblogs.com)
  • This timeless anthology continues to be appealing as a reference work for those curious about the history of parapsychology, fans of the world of psi, and readers interested in the meaning of the universe. (cosimobooks.com)
Work2
  • His primary work had been to bridge parapsychology and medicine. (sirbacon.org)
  • I know it's unkind of me to dismiss the work of the late Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer without bothering to read it, but Ethan Allen 's soppy review does not stimulate my interest or give me any reason to give parapsychology a new hearing. (blogspot.com)
Evidence1
  • I imagine they will be asking me what evidence the scientists at the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory found for live after death. (echonyc.com)
Abilities3
General1
  • WHO IS THE INTENDED AUDIENCE9 This FAQ was written as a general introduction to parapsychology for individuals ranging from advanced high-school students to professionals with little or no background in parapsychology. (theblackvault.com)
Life1
Smith2
  • Burke Smith was at the Parapsychology Laboratory in the very beginning, while still a graduate student at Duke University (where he was awarded his PhD in 1947). (echonyc.com)
  • One textbook that covers parapsychology is by Passer and Smith. (spr.ac.uk)
Community1
Reference1
University1
  • He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in 'parapsychology' ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). (parapsych.org)
Search1
  • Scientists are widening their search for alien civilizations. (theisnn.com)
Details1
  • Conducted by the Blue Brain Project, scientists discovered fascinating new details about the complexity of the human brain. (sacredgeometryinternational.com)
Social1
Hand1