Shade: I suppose I should have placed a “such” in front of phenomena, but thanks for pointing that out, pedant
David Simmons: Yes, this is rather old news, there are several universities and institutions that study parapsychology and a dedicated staff that attempt to design experiments that can reliably replicate paranormal phenomena. Although it has all been questionable data to this point, I still wouldn’t discount all such research. Technology is becoming increasingly advanced, and the interest in the subject may provide for the necessary funding to get such research conducted.
I studied normal psychology at the Dutch Utrecht University from 1987-1992. There was, at the time, the faculty of parapsychology, as it was called.
As a student, I enrolled in all experiments advertised, for fun and to earn money.
I remember enrolling in an experiment in the parapsychology faculty. It involved sitting in a room, watching a monitor showing a seemingly randomized pattern of spirals. I was told to try, in whatever way I saw fit, to influence the spirals. I tried in earnest, but they didn’t gave out the results.
I do not know if the faculty has survived the various cuts on the budget the University had to suffer.
