Parapsychology

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Parapsychology is a field of study that investigates paranormal and psychic phenomena. Researchers in the field are primarily interested in the study of telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, near-death experiences, reincarnation, and apparitions.

History[edit | edit source]

Parapsychology as a discipline began in the late 19th century with the foundation of the Society for Psychical Research in the United Kingdom, and the American Society for Psychical Research and the Parapsychological Association in the United States. The establishment of these institutions was driven by a strong interest in spiritualism and the paranormal.

Research and methodology[edit | edit source]

Parapsychologists use a variety of methods to study paranormal phenomena, from controlled laboratory experiments to qualitative case studies and surveys. Some of the most well-known experiments in the field include the Ganzfeld experiment and the remote viewing studies conducted by the Stargate Project.

Criticism and controversy[edit | edit source]

Parapsychology has been the subject of criticism and controversy from the scientific community. Critics argue that the field lacks a theoretical framework, that its research methodologies are flawed, and that the evidence for paranormal phenomena is weak and inconsistent. Despite these criticisms, parapsychology continues to be studied in some universities and by independent researchers.

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