The Deja Vu Enigma: A Journey Through the Anomalies of Mind, Memory, and Time by Marie D. Jones

Author:Marie D. Jones [Jones, Marie D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781601637307
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Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC
Published: 2010-09-07T05:00:00+00:00

Belief can help create conditions that are conducive to producing psi phenomena—see

studies by Dr. JB Rhine and the Gertrude Schmeidler “sheepgoat”

experiments. Even simple openness to the possibility of paranormal increases

chances of success in psi experiments. There is a proven experimenter

effect. The role of consiousness (attention, intent) must be factored into any

scientific discussion of psi.

—Michael Schmicker

To look at the role belief plays in paranormal phenomena, you must

separate out different types of events. Experiential research suggests that belief

is only relevant when performing intentional ESP or mind-matter interaction

(MMI) in a normal (or relatively normal) state of consciousness, or in

front of hostile observers. Belief systems don’t seem to matter as much in spontaneous

psi—which often involves high emotion and occurs cross-culturally

regardless of belief—or in cases where significantly altered states of consciousness

(such as deep meditation, trance, or dreaming) are involved. This may

be because altered states can cause dissociation from ego identity and the

suspension of analytical thought, which effectively makes beliefs irrelevant.

Of course, successful psi tends to alter what beliefs a performer comes to hold.

—Dr. Pamela Heath

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