Parapsychology in Academia

Palandro · Jul 11, 2020

Why don't academia embraces parapsycholgy?
Well, Most of what is being teached in academia is wrong, so of course they won't embrace parapsychology because most of it is true. And , as we all know, academia doesn't teach truth.

Any thoughts?

RabidAlpaca · Jul 11, 2020

Because parapsychology is a stupid and unproven belief based on supernatural phenomena and anyone who believes it is a moron that should be checked into an insane asylum.

Palandro · Jul 11, 2020

RabidAlpaca said:
Because parapsychology is a stupid and unproven belief based on supernatural phenomena and anyone who believes it is a moron that should be checked into an insane asylum.

Hm, very interesting reaction indeed.

Let's see,

1. How do you know it is unproven?
2. How can you be so sure it is a belief?
3 why is someone who believes it a moron?
4. And why should they go to an insane asylum.

It looks to me you really haven't researched these questions, right?

Mr Person · Jul 11, 2020

Palandro said:
Why don't academia embraces parapsycholgy?

Because it is stupid bull**** designed to dupe the gullible.

Palandro · Jul 11, 2020

Mr Person said:
Because it is stupid bull**** designed to dupe the gullible.

But why????????????? Otherwise is is a pathetic attempt of circular reasoning.

Mr Person · Jul 11, 2020

Palandro said:
But why????????????? Otherwise is is a pathetic attempt of circular reasoning.

What it is is a flat rejection of yet another hopelessly stupid and wrong OP by you. It has not earned a counter-argument.

Palandro · Jul 11, 2020

Mr Person said:
What it is is a flat rejection of yet another hopelessly stupid and wrong OP by you. It has not earned a counter-argument.

so, you can't answer it? well, ok, noticed.

NWO_Spook · Jul 11, 2020

Palandro said:
Why don't academia embraces parapsycholgy?

Why should it? Is there any credible evidence to suggest it is a subject worthy of investigation?

Well, Most of what is being teached in academia is wrong

Ok, that's probably the dumbest thing I'll read today.

so of course they won't embrace parapsychology because most of it is true.

Argument from assertion.

And , as we all know, academia doesn't teach truth.

No, sorry, my earlier observation was incorrect, for this is the dumbest thing I'll read today.

Any thoughts?

Yeah, you're a Poe.

Palandro · Jul 12, 2020

NWO_Spook said:
Why should it? Is there any credible evidence to suggest it is a subject worthy of investigation?

Ok, that's probably the dumbest thing I'll read today.

Argument from assertion.

No, sorry, my earlier observation was incorrect, for this is the dumbest thing I'll read today.

Yeah, you're a Poe.

Maybe you can explain why you wrote what you wrote?

NWO_Spook · Jul 12, 2020

Palandro said:
Maybe you can explain why you wrote what you wrote?

No problem.

1. You asked why doesn't academia embrace parapsychology and I replied if there was any credible evidence to support research on the subject.

2. You stated that 'what is being teached [sic] in academia is wrong', and I responded with 'ok, that's probably the dumbest thing I'll read today' for two reasons:

(a) You couldn't even construct a proper sentence, yet you claim academia relates incorrect information without any justification for such an irrational claim.

(b) It seems that poorly educated individuals are irrationally suspicious of academia, yet they willingly embrace the results of research (technology, medical advances etc.).

3. You stated that academia isn't interested because parapsychology is true. That is an argument from assertion, and a rather silly one at that. If it were true, academics would want to investigate it through natural curiosity. Furthermore, you stated it was true without any supporting evidence. That is an argument from assertion which is a logical fallacy, and any idiot can do that.

4. You then doubled down on the fallacious reasoning by claiming that academia doesn't teach truth, which is ****ing moronic, therefore I corrected my previous opinion (see #2).

5. Finally, you asked for thoughts and I stated you were a 'Poe', which is a colloquial term for a forum user who pretends to adopt a position. In this case, I think you're pretending to be this irrational, because I truly doubt anyone could be this dense.

Risky Thicket · Jul 12, 2020

J. B. Rhine taught it and conducted research at Duke University. The University of Virginia offered classes and conducted classes as well. I don’t know they still do.

Schism · Jul 12, 2020

Mr Person said:
What it is is a flat rejection of yet another hopelessly stupid and wrong OP by you. It has not earned a counter-argument.

We're not worthy.

Palandro · Jul 12, 2020

NWO_Spook said:
No problem.

1. You asked why doesn't academia embrace parapsychology and I replied if there was any credible evidence to support research on the subject.

Yes, there is.

2. You stated that 'what is being teached [sic] in academia is wrong', and I responded with 'ok, that's probably the dumbest thing I'll read today' for two reasons:

Well, yep academia is wrong on so many things. Not a fault of mine.

3. [..] If it were true, academics would want to investigate it through natural curiosity. [..]

Really? So you never studied any history and philosophy of 'science' then, eh?!
If it was true there would be no taboo subjects at the religion of 'science'. And there is more of course.

4. You then doubled down on the fallacious reasoning by claiming that academia doesn't teach truth, which is ****ing moronic, therefore I corrected my previous opinion (see #2).

Indeed, the religion called 'science' doesn't teach truth, actually it doesn't teach at all, it indoctrinates.
Hence the closedmindness of most 'scientists".

5. Finally, you asked for thoughts and I stated you were a 'Poe', which is a colloquial term for a forum user who pretends to adopt a position. In this case, I think you're pretending to be this irrational, because I truly doubt anyone could be this dense.

Dense? Hmm, everything I wrote I mean. But it seems you have not researched one ioata of what I wrote.
Which accentuates my points, again, thank you!

Palandro · Jul 12, 2020

Risky Thicket said:
J. B. Rhine taught it and conducted research at Duke University. The University of Virginia offered classes and conducted classes as well. I don’t know they still do.

I know he did. I attended parapsychology classes when I was in university for psychology.
Now they no longer teach it.

NWO_Spook · Jul 12, 2020

Palandro said:
Yes, there is.

Can you supply any perchance?

Well, yep academia is wrong on so many things. Not a fault of mine.

So, that makes everything taught by academics incorrect by your initial generalisation, which is of course, false.

Really? So you never studied any history and philosophy of 'science' then, eh?!

Yes I have actually, and that is why I find your assertion quite specious. I attained a double major in Ancient History and the Classics with Hons., and I have a degree in Journalism. In the electives, I studied quite a few philosophy subjects which covered scientific philosophy.

If it was true there would be no taboo subjects at the religion of 'science'. And there is more of course.

Which again is just a biased assertion of no merit.

Indeed, the religion called 'science' doesn't teach truth, actually it doesn't teach at all, it indoctrinates.
Hence the closedmindness of most 'scientists".

That is rather special and somewhat offensive to one who has studied most of his life. Do you actually know anyone with a degree?

Dense? Hmm, everything I wrote I mean.

Perhaps you do, but it in no way confirms your intellectual capacity.

But it seems you have not researched one ioata of what I wrote.

I don't have the burden of proof. This is your premise and it is you who are making these irrational claims, and the word is 'iota' from the Greek alphabet denoting 'jot'.

Which accentuates my points, again, thank you!

I'd go further and state that I successfully exposed your flawed premise and the bias within your emotive claims.

Palandro · Jul 12, 2020

NWO_Spook said:
Yes I have actually, and that is why I find your assertion quite specious. I attained a double major in Ancient History and the Classics with Hons., and I have a degree in Journalism. In the electives, I studied quite a few philosophy subjects which covered scientific philosophy.

no, well that proofs my point, again.Where lied to about History, so that major is useless. And journalism!! lol, good one!
That only means your indoctrinated, man. And scientific philosophy? Oh man, you have been had.

That is rather special and somewhat offensive to one who has studied most of his life. Do you actually know anyone with a degree?

Offensive?????????????????????????????????????????????? You must certainly be joking.
Because they have studied wrongly???? Since when is the truth offensive?
I know plenty of people with degrees, it doesn'say really one damn thing.
Oh not completely true, people who have studied have been dumbed down, by design.

NWO_Spook · Jul 12, 2020

Palandro said:
no, well that proofs my point, again.

It proves I'm highly educated, and the verb you are searching for is 'proves', not 'proofs'.

Where lied to about History, so that major is useless.

Says the guy who confuses the contraction of 'we are' with a the interrogative adverb 'where'. Obviously, you know little of academic practice.

And journalism!! lol, good one! That only means your indoctrinated, man.

No, it means I can construct a sentence and write with a level of competence, unlike yourself.

And scientific philosophy? Oh man, you have been had.

Well, any idiot can say that. Oh, Look!

Offensive?????????????????????????????????????????????? You must certainly be joking.

No, I'm very serious. I have worked and studied for years to gain the high marks and honours I have accumulated, only to have an uneducated conspiracy theorist who cannot construct a sentence or a logical premise denigrate these efforts? Furthermore, you are incapable of supporting your claims with credible evidence.

Because they have studied wrongly???? Since when is the truth offensive?

You haven't demonstrated that a word of your irrational rant is true.

I know plenty of people with degrees, it doesn'say really one damn thing.

Nor does your poorly constructed rant, and I didn't say it meant anything.

Oh not completely true, people who have studied have been dumbed down, by design.

Says the guy who cannot prove his claims or construct a logical premise, let alone spell correctly or construct a sentence. How the hell would you know? For it is blatantly obvious you have never been anywhere near a university.

You are completely ignorant of academic practice and the philosophy of science, and your posts are foolish rants lacking merit or erudition.

Palandro · Jul 12, 2020

NWO_Spook said:
It proves I'm highly educated, and the verb you are searching for is 'proves', not 'proofs'.

Says the guy who confuses the contraction of 'we are' with a the interrogative adverb 'where'. Obviously, you know little of academic practice.

No, it means I can construct a sentence and write with a level of competence, unlike yourself.

Well, any idiot can say that. Oh, Look!

No, I'm very serious. I have worked and studied for years to gain the high marks and honours I have accumulated, only to have an uneducated conspiracy theorist who cannot construct a sentence or a logical premise denigrate these efforts? Furthermore, you are incapable of supporting your claims with credible evidence.

You haven't demonstrated that a word of your irrational rant is true.

Nor does your poorly constructed rant, and I didn't say it meant anything.

Says the guy who cannot prove his claims or construct a logical premise, let alone spell correctly or construct a sentence. How the hell would you know? For it is blatantly obvious you have never been anywhere near a university.

You are completely ignorant of academic practice and the philosophy of science, and your posts are foolish rants lacking merit or erudition.

Wow! Something I wrote? And yep, you are indoctrinated.It is ok.

Now, anything of substance?

NWO_Spook · Jul 13, 2020

Palandro said:
Wow! Something I wrote? And yep, you are indoctrinated.It is ok.

The irony: an uneducated conspiracy theorist calls me 'indoctrinated'. Now that's funny.

Now, anything of substance?

After you, for it is your thread and all you've done is rant like an insane drunk.

Now I'm done with your stupid posts and I won't entertain your nonsense again, however, I will point out that your thread is in the wrong sub-forum-it should in conspiracy theories with the rest of the garbage. Good day.

Palandro · Jul 13, 2020

NWO_Spook said:
The irony: an uneducated conspiracy theorist calls me 'indoctrinated'. Now that's funny.

After you, for it is your thread and all you've done is rant like an insane drunk.

Now I'm done with your stupid posts and I won't entertain your nonsense again, however, I will point out that your thread is in the wrong sub-forum-it should in conspiracy theories with the rest of the garbage. Good day.

What is it that you have against conspiracies?
The whole world is full of it.
But because you have been indoctrinated, you seem not be able to see that.

zyzygy · Jul 13, 2020

Palandro said:
I know he did. I attended parapsychology classes when I was in university for psychology.
Now they no longer teach it.

:lamo:lamo:lamo You have never been near a university.

zyzygy · Jul 13, 2020

Palandro said:
Yes, there is.

Post some examples.

zyzygy · Jul 13, 2020

The One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge was an offer by the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) to pay out one million U.S. dollars to anyone who could demonstrate a supernatural or paranormal ability under agreed-upon scientific testing criteria. A version of the challenge was first issued in 1964. Over a thousand people applied to take it, but none were successful. The challenge was terminated in 2015.

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gino · Jul 14, 2020

This is easy to solve. Please show us proof that the phenomena that parapsychologists study is real. Show me proof of ghosts or other worldly phenomena. That is the way that science determines the truth.

OlNate · Jul 14, 2020

RabidAlpaca said:
Because parapsychology is a stupid and unproven belief based on supernatural phenomena and anyone who believes it is a moron that should be checked into an insane asylum.

Mr Person said:
Because it is stupid bull**** designed to dupe the gullible.

Guys, guys! You might be right, but you're forgetting an important thing - it redeems itself by having a badass theme song:

Now stop being such haters... :lol:

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