Have you done any research on the phenomenon? Not looking to cause an argument, just looking to find out where your viewpoint is based.
2007-10-08 08:50:31 · 12 answers · asked by beckymarie2 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Parapsychology
Perhaps this is something that cannot be proven or disproved. I suspect that paranormal entities are in some way selective in who they interact with.
2007-10-08 16:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo Sucks 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no longer basically would not every physique win Randi's undertaking, yet not one of the others worldwide. India, Australia, and China are some places the place stressful circumstances are presented. The extremely curious element approximately Randi's undertaking are the motives, and lies made as much as discredit the guy in my view. The vitriol directed in direction of this octogenarian by employing those enlightened non secular people is surprising. With each and every of the boasting I see approximately astral projection, psi wheels and telekinesis no person has gained any undertaking. (those projectors and distant visitors specific might have are available in reachable in West Virginia). people who boast they could do it, can no longer. people who have faith in them, make excuses.
2016-10-21 11:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Plus I'm a scientist. I have read many books, talked to a lot of people, and read much of the research that has been done. There's nothing to support it. Nothing. Sorry. Feel free to come up with some evidence - you'll win the Nobel Prize. My viewpoint is based on the fact that no one has ever been able to support their claims. And in the end, that's the only basis we have for determining if something is real. Looks like it's not.
2007-10-08 11:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Every time a so-called "paranormal" effect is tested under actual scientifically-accepted conditions, it fails. Every time. Dowsing, ESP, over-unity energy generators, homeopathy, you name it.
The problem that paranormal advocates have is that if what they do does ever turn out to be real, it would then be able to be measured. If it can be measured, it can then be reproduced. If it can be reproduced, they then lose their "gift" and a substantial income.
That isn't to say that everyone who claims to be able to read minds or tell the future or cure diseases is a scammer. Many of them are just deluded, and really think that they do have some sort of power beyond the norm. Unfortunately, in that situation, there is very little that can be done to convince them otherwise. No one wants to admit that they're not special.
2007-10-08 08:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by JLynes 5 · 6⤊ 3⤋
I happen to like the Randi answer. If there are paranormal powers there must be people possessing them that could use a quick million bucks. But, to haul out an old response, why aren't psychics rich? Why don't psychics ever win the lottery? If I were psychic i'd certainly win the lottery. Often. Lots of psychics aren't exactly rolling in the dough. Have you ever heard of a rich psychic who hadn't written a book that believers bought? And if a lottery prediction is too hard, how about a horse race? Roulette? Anything. How can anyone believe a poor psychic? Obviously these psychics who aren't psychics are going to trot out some answer that their powers cannot be used for individual gain...BS!!!
2007-10-08 09:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
I chose to live in a reality-based world. Actually, I don't *choose* to, I live in a reality-based world whether I want to or not. What makes me different from those who are true believers in the paranormal is that I choose to recognize the fact that I live in a reality-based world.
If you choose to believe in that which has no proof, that's fine. But don't pretend something is real when there is nothing more than your word to define, explain and back up that assertion.
2007-10-08 15:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by Peter D 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There seems to be a great deal of emphasis on "abilities" and "powers". The only thing I’ve experienced was a rare phenomenon. It certainly wasn’t intentional or even welcome. If it hadn’t happened, I’d love to be a skeptic (seems to be a lot of fun). I can’t help but chuckle at the thought of it happening to some of the skeptics.
2007-10-08 12:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by Incognito 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Scientifically, the reason why someone would doubt the reality of the paranormal is for (a) overwhelming lack of evidence, (b) constant failure in attempts to obtain evidence and (c) such claims are not built upon our current scientific knowledge nor are paranormal abilities even predicted to exist, and in fact in many ways are quite contrary to our understanding of physics.
That doesn't make remote viewing, psychokinesis, et al impossible, but just very, very improbable.
2007-10-08 08:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by John 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Because there is no evidence for it.If you look into the paranormal and I have.Every time,the claims fall apart under scrutiny.Another reason it's just plain superstitious silliness.The real question is, how anyone can believe in it?The answer,they just want to,it's more fun.
2007-10-08 10:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
It is impossible to prove a negative, so we have to use the fact that no one in the history of mankind has ever demonstrated a supernatural event that a magician could not reproduce. as our "proof" that it doesn't exist.
When someone proves it does exist, let's go from there.
2007-10-08 10:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by Wayne L 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋