Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Ganzfeld Experiments

Posted on July 29, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

We live in a world where science and paranormal phenomena have a hard time coexisting; that is, at least from an intellectual perspective. Science and the paranormal are worlds apart, both literally and figuratively. Science is the study of the … Continue reading →

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My EVP-Induced Haunting

Posted on July 27, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

In my article Electronic Voice Phenomenon, I briefly described how a successful EVP recording triggered a rash of paranormal activity in my house. If you haven’t read the article yet, check it out now –this article is meant to be … Continue reading →

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What is the “New Age”?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

Many people in the Western world have heard of the term “New Age”. The term has become especially prevalent in the past decade or so. But where does the term come from, and what does it mean? The New Age’s … Continue reading →

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Ouija Board Breakdown: Part II

Posted on July 21, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

If you haven’t already read Ouija Board Breakdown: Part I, read it now. Ouija Board Breakdown: Part I & II is the same story; Part I is the first half, and II is the second –and final– half. Due to … Continue reading →

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Ouija Board Breakdown: Part I

Posted on July 20, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

The Ouija board is an extremely controversial form of divination. Some people in the metaphysical community think it’s a very useful tool, and others think it’s just plain dangerous. Personally, I’ve had both positive and negative experiences when dabbling with … Continue reading →

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Metaphysics and the Media

Posted on July 18, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

Coming up next on [insert news program here]: [cue: halloween/Twilight Zone music] Can some children really see ghosts? [voiceover: ‘I see dead people’, sound clip from The Sixth Sense]. We’ll be talking with [insert: semi-celebrity psychic] and the parents of … Continue reading →

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The Anthropic Principle

Posted on July 16, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

The anthropic principle is one of the most thought-provoking concepts concerning the existence of life in the universe. The principle looks at particular aspects of the universe, and asserts that if they were just minutely different than what they are, … Continue reading →

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5 Metaphysical iPhone Apps

Posted on July 15, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

This one is for all my readers with iPhones (or iPod touches, iPads) out there. iPhone apps have become quite the pop-culture phenomenon. Whether you’re an iPhone owner or not, chances are you’ve heard the saying, “There’s an app for … Continue reading →

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The Hemi-Sync Trials: Initial Impressions

Posted on July 12, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

A couple of week ago, I professed to my readers that I’d be conducting a series of Hemi-Sync trials. The mission of the trials is to determine if Hemi-Sync is all that it’s cracked up to be. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Psychics versus Mediums

Posted on July 9, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

The difference between a psychic and a medium is one of the most common misconceptions relating to the metaphysical. I’m sure most of my readers know the difference, but the majority of ‘common folk’ don’t. Psychics and mediums aren’t apples … Continue reading →

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