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On Quantum Theory And Parapsychology

by podblack on November 13, 2008

Are parapsychologists just jumping on the ‘weird physics’ bandwagon? My first response to this question was actually a recollection of an event last year; Dr Richard Wiseman (who was interviewed earlier in this course) was presenting at a university on the topic of luck. During the Q&A, an enthusiastic listener stood up and asked if [...]

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Women and Superstitions – Part One

by podblack on April 22, 2008

It’s been a little while since I’ve gone in depth on this topic, so it’s probably a good opportunity for a recap! Especially after just having read Tall Tales About The Mind And Brain: Separating Fact From Fiction, edited by Sergio Della Sala. I’m pulling together the literature review for my dissertation on beliefs of [...]

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