The original ganfeld psi experiment (1974). The Hyman-Honorton debate (1985). Storm et al vs Hyman (2010). "Meta-analysis that conceals more than it reveals." Parapsychology, a field without a subject matter, without replicability, but with dogged persistence.
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4 October 2013
3 October 2013
Lecture 9: Scientists & Psychics: The Importance of Replicability
Hasted et al on How to Test a Psychic (Uri Geller). Delanoy and the young metal bender. Attempting to do science without a disciplinary matrix and without a safety net.
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2 October 2013
Lecture 8: Personal Validation, Subjective Validation, and the Contribution of the Observer
Crider revisted. Forer. The rules of the game. Why it works.
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A companion course guide can be downloaded here: http://jref.swmirror.com/20730
1 October 2013
Lecture 7: The Psychic Reading: How to Convince People that You Know All About Them
Examples of readings: Alan Alda befuddled by reaction of a lady to a reading. Randi successfully re-enacts Forer's demonstration of the fallacy of personal validation. Hyman duplicates Christian Dion's approach to psychic readings. You too can guru!
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A companion course guide can be downloaded here: http://jref.swmirror.com/20730
Amazing mind reader reveals his 'gift'
Dave is an extremely gifted clairvoyant who finds out specific financial information. This video reveals the magic behind the magic, making people aware of the fact that their entire life can be found online. And by doing so urging everybody to be vigilant.