Skepticism in psychic research The concept of skepticism in psychic research is one which I personally believe to be quite important. The nature of reality is revealed to us by our senses, and by our preconceived notions of what reality is. There is a story of a European explorer who was about to land on the shores of South America, a shore inhabited by Native Americans who had never experienced any contact with the white man before, and had no notion of their technology. The sum of the story goes as such: since the natives were unaware of the concept of ships floating on water, as the ships approached harbor, no natives were aware of their presence. This elder sat and meditated, concentrating on the water that was out of place. This story was described to me in a modern popular documentary about quantum physics and the nature of reality entitled 'what the bleep do we know' - which comes highly recommended and delves deep into the topic I'm discussing.
Dark-Matter Galaxy Detected: Hidden Dwarf Lurks Nearby? Richard A. Lovett in Seattle, Washington An entire galaxy may be lurking, unseen, just outside our own, scientists announced Thursday. The invisibility of "Galaxy X"—as the purported body has been dubbed—may be due less to its apparent status as a dwarf galaxy than to its murky location and its overwhelming amount of dark matter, astronomer Sukanya Chakrabarti speculates. Detectable only by the effects of its gravitational pull, dark matter is an invisible material that scientists think makes up more than 80 percent of the mass in the universe. (See "Dark Matter Detected for First Time.") Chakrabarti, of the University of California, Berkeley, devised a technique similar to that used 160 years ago to predict the existence of Neptune, which was given away by the wobbles its gravity induced in Uranus's orbit. With an estimated mass equal to only one percent the mass of the Milky Way, Galaxy X is still the third largest of the Milky Way's satellite galaxies, Chakrabarti predicts.
Skeptical Investigations - Investigating Skeptics - Anomalistics - The Pathology of Organized Skepticism Home > Investigating Skeptics > Anomalistics > The Pathology of Organized Skepticism The Pathology of Organized Skepticism by Guy Lyon Playfair Skeptical about Skeptics Back to... L. Organised skepticism, or what the late Marcello Truzzi called pseudoskepticism, is another matter, as Leiter found when he infiltrated a group in his area called the "Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking" or PhACT. He found some of them not only to be ignorant about the subjects they were claiming to debunk,but to have something of a phobia about even reading anything containing views opposed to theirs, as if afraid of contamination. Then, after getting to know some of the members quite well, he made an interesting discovery: "Each one who has disclosed personal details of their formative years... has had an unfortunate experience with a faith-based philosophy, most often a conventional major religion." Organised skeptics, he concludes, are "scientifically inclined but psychologically scarred".
The Disclosure Project The Dark Twin: The Topics -- Bio-Psychokinesis As of July 1, 2013 ThinkQuest has been discontinued. We would like to thank everyone for being a part of the ThinkQuest global community: Students - For your limitless creativity and innovation, which inspires us all. Teachers - For your passion in guiding students on their quest. Partners - For your unwavering support and evangelism. Parents - For supporting the use of technology not only as an instrument of learning, but as a means of creating knowledge. We encourage everyone to continue to “Think, Create and Collaborate,” unleashing the power of technology to teach, share, and inspire. Best wishes, The Oracle Education Foundation
Welcome to the Possibilium Mystery Skulls The Mystery Skull Skull suturing and baby teeth in a detached piece of maxilla (upper jaw and palate) indicate death around 5 years of age. The face is missing from the upper bridge of the nose to the foramen magnum (the hole where the spine enters the skull), but the cranium and most of both eye orbits (the external parts of the sockets) are intact. This skull's degree of humanity is at issue because several aspects of its morphology defy categorizing as genetic defect (inherited), congenital deformation (birth defect), or inflicted deformity (cranial binding). The Human Skull A human skull assumed to be Amerindian (an Indian from North or South America) because the rear of its cranium exhibits the flattening that results from being carried in infancy on a cradle board. Binding Experts suggest the child's high degree of occipital (rear-skull) deformity would most likely have resulted from the cranial binding practiced by primitive cultures around the world. Brain Volume Weight Symmetry
Rod Stryker: Spiritual vs. Material Fulfillment: Who Says You Can't Have Both? (Part II) Part I of this article looked at the two different kinds of fulfillment: material and spiritual. In this part, we look at the importance of resolving all conflict between the two and fully celebrating both. The very first time I did yoga, I discovered a greater sense of peace than I had ever known. It was confusing to feel drawn to the promise of physical, mental and spiritual enrichment that my experiences in yoga were providing me with, while knowing that I desired a family, a vital creative life, a way to express my talents and capacities and of course have the money to take care of myself and my future family. The answer to both questions, I would later discover, was no. About the time I concluded that the yoga tradition held little promise in helping me achieve the life I truly aspired to, I met my first teacher, Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger. This path teaches that the objects of the world are outward expressions of the Divine. Excerpt adapted from The Four Desires by Rod Stryker.
Spirit possession Spirit possession is a term for the belief that animas, demons, extraterrestrials, gods, or spirits can take control of a human body. The concept of spirit possession exists in many religions, including Christianity,[1] Buddhism, Haitian Vodou, Wicca, Hinduism, Islam and Southeast Asian and African traditions. Depending on the cultural context in which it is found, possession may be considered voluntary or involuntary and may be considered to have beneficial or detrimental effects to host. African traditions[edit] Democratic Republic of the Congo[edit] See Zebola Ethiopia[edit] Gurage people[edit] Among the Gurage people of Ethiopia, spirit possession is a common belief. If the victim does not recover naturally, a traditional healer, or sagwara, is summoned. Sidama people[edit] The belief in spirit possession is part of their native culture of the Sidama people of southwest Ethiopia. Kenya[edit] Digo people[edit] Giriama people[edit] Mayotte[edit] Mozambique[edit] South Africa[edit] Tanzania[edit]
Enneagram Test These two online Enneagram tests help you to determine which personality type you are. Your wing will also be indicated. Some suggestions on how to take the tests to get the most accurate results can be found below. Classical enneagram test This test consists of pages containing nine questions or less (one for each Enneagram type). Enneagram test with instinctual variant With this test you are presented with pairs of character traits to rate. Getting accurate results from these Enneagram tests It's important to answer the questions honestly. Actually it is not so easy to answer the questions honestly, as we all want to see ourselves as better than we are, and we often have preconceived ideas about ourselves that are not really true. For instance, if you resent being fearful, you might have worked to develop courage to compensate, but the fear is still there beneath the surface.
Ghost Hunt - Ghost Hunting at Dudley Castle - International Paranormal Acknowledgment Awards Friday 16th September 9pm - 3am Dudley castle is reported to be one of the most haunted castles in the Uk. It is not surprising so many visitors have reported sightings and strange goings on within the fortified walls. Join our team and Psychic Medium Barrie John on a vigil never to be forgotten. The remnants of Dudley Castle stand aloft a limestone hill, steeped in history it has been the place of death, suicide and chaos for centuries. Sightings in this historic landmark have included: A mysterious figure pacing up and down the parapets. The sight and sound of a lone drummer boy. And the infamous grey lady....to name a few. Join our team and Psychic Medium and see what we discover. You will be given a guided tour of the grounds by an expert and hear an in depth history of the castle before breaking down into smaller teams. Finally you will have the oppurtunity to break off in your smaller teams and conduct your own vigils, under the watchful eyes of our experienced team.