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This article is from the Scientific Skepticism FAQ, by Paul Johnson Paul@treetop.demon.co.uk with numerous contributions by
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2.2: I have had a psychic experience. (scientific skepticism)
That is pretty remarkable. But before you post to the Net, consider:-
* Could it just be coincidence? The human mind is good at
remembering odd things but tends to forget ordinary things, such as
premonitions that didn't happen. If psychic experiences happen to
you on a regular basis then try writing down the premonitions when
you have them and then comparing your record to later events.
* If you think you have a mental link with someone you know, try a
few tests with playing cards.
Until 1996, I had suggested the following:
* If you are receiving messages from elsewhere (e.g. UFOs), ask for
specific information that you can then check.
Previous versions of this FAQ suggested the complete prime
factorisation of 2^1024+1. However this has now been found.
However we now know the factors of this number.
If you want to make a formal registration of your predictions, send
mail to <prediction_registry@sol1.gps.caltech.edu>.
There is a book by Prof Robert Morris and Dr Richard Wiseman called
"Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants".
University of Hertfordshire Press, 1995, pp 72, stlg7 pbk
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