Can Scientific Methods Validate Glass Moving Séances?

[Ivan Seeking]

If our testing methods don’t work we can always make new ones. The phenomena have to be controlled or consistent enough to obtain statistically significant data though, otherwise no progress can be made on the subject. If no progress is possible or if there is very little chance of progress then it makes sense that very little resources should be put forth to study the elusive and rare phenomena.

I agree completely. On one hand, I think we need the small percentage of people who are willing to explore the bleeding edge, but, most such efforts must be expected to fail. I do think that new options might emerge with the age of technology. For one, an effective lie detector test might help. For now any such technology is subject to interpretation and, AFAIK, not really reliable or helpful. But the day may come when we can check the truthfulness of claims with a reliable test. Also, anyone who believes that they have had a paranormal experience needs no further justification.

 

[cybermonsters]

I read Sheldrakes info on the "dog" experiments but it seems pretty sketchy.

I have been in contact with Mr. Randi. He has specifically offered the prize to Dr. Emoto and his water experiments if he can simply duplicate his alleged experiments in a double-blind environment. Seems very reasonable to me.

The offer to Dr. Emoto is on Randi's website.