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forests · Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 1

To those who are open to PSI existing. Which theory do you believe may explain PSI (paranormal phenomena) such as telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, near-death experiences or apparitions etc?

John Beloff a well known parapsychologist concluded that PSI occurs becuase of dualism ie the mind and brain are separate. Amit Goswami however in his book “The Self-Aware Universe”, lists some studies on quantum physics that may lead to an explanation of psi that agrees with the theory of a nonphysical and conceptual world. He explains that in quantum physics, objects are not seen as definite things. Instead, objects are possibilities, viewed as something called “possibility waves”. Of course his interpretation due to his research in quantum physics has lead him to formulate idealistic monism, that only consciousness exists in the universe and everything is part of it, he argues against dualism and materialism.

Others however have disagreed and put forward physical and materialistic theories to try and explain PSI.

Michael Persinger claims that much of paranormal phenomena can be explained by low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves.

Brian Josephson has claimed that the explanation of PSI may be found in quantum physics. Gerald Feinberg's concept of a tachyon, a theoretical particle that travels faster than the speed of light has been advocated by some parapsychologists who claim that it could explain some PSI phenomena.

Charles Tart however believes PSI is completey non-physical and does not operate to material laws.

There are many theories which try and explain PSI. Which one do you advocate and why? If any?

lenred · Site Veteran Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1512 Location: US

I speak for myself only.

Through several encounters with those who dismiss ESP outright, sceptics, and some in the scientific community, I find they usually know nothing about it and are not interested. Some want proof that it exists or works, which is OK. Others are on an ego trip wanting to somehow prove it's all hogwash because of their own beliefs. Still others have their own personal theory.

To me, being involved in the practical application of ESP and the Paranormal, theory is absolutely meaningless and a waste of time and effort. Pushing the term PSI and linking it to what they call pseudoscience, provides even further varification of intentional or unintentional dismisal of ESP as a fabrication and or delusional. Science has not progressed nor is it versed in ESP or the Paranormal, but scientific views and statements are typically viewed as truth by the masses.

lenred · Site Veteran Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1512 Location: US

I would add this to my previous reply. When I spoke of science and research/authors above, the reference was to conventional or traditional scientific efforts only. So called underground, or secret science, is fully aware and utilizes the real quantum advancement of technologically enhanced awareness of, what is, and what is possible.

d_redant · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:59 pm Post subject:

I fully agree!

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