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Extra-Sensory Perception
Paperback
PhilosophyParapsychologyFiction Anthologies
Publisher Price: $29.99
ISBN13: 9781396323249
Publisher: Independent Cat
Published: Dec 11 2023
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.62 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Extra-Sensory Perception by J.B. Rhine stands as the pioneering work that brought the enigmatic concept of ESP to the forefront of scientific inquiry. In this groundbreaking study, Rhine, renowned for organizing the Duke ESP laboratory, meticulously crafted standardized terminology and methodologies to systematically explore the realm of extrasensory abilities. Shifting away from speculative notions of ghosts and spirits, Rhine approached the investigation with scientific rigor, posing questions about measurement, reproducibility, and experimental parameters.
Rhine's empirical approach revealed that certain individuals consistently demonstrated telepathic and clairvoyant abilities in controlled laboratory settings. Notably, heightened alertness positively impacted performance, linking caffeine intake to improved ESP outcomes. Surprisingly, distance did not diminish accuracy, challenging traditional notions of psychic phenomena as mere radiation subject to inverse-square-law. As the scientific community continues to grapple with the perplexing nature of ESP, Rhine's work remains a foundational exploration, inviting readers into the intriguing intersection of science and the unexplained.
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