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    Thread: Profiling the atheist
Post: RE: Profiling the atheist

Much as I like and respect the work of Michael Tymn, I think there is a danger, when producing a list such as this, of caricature. Most of us would agree that there is probably not a single atheist wh...
Posted by Kamarling in Spirituality , 2018-11-13, 07:56 PM
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    Thread: Profiling the atheist
Post: Profiling the atheist

From Michael Tymn, at http://whitecrowbooks.com/michaeltymn/entry/profiling_the_atheist: Quote: -- Over the years, I have developed a profile of the typical hard-core atheist. He or she may no...
Posted by nbtruthman in Spirituality , 2018-11-12, 06:57 PM
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    Thread: An Ode to Skepticism: Elder Gods of the Gaps
Post: RE: An Ode to Skepticism: Elder Gods of the Gaps

Typoz Wrote: (2018-09-16, 09:44 AM) --   What group would one place in opposition to explorers? The Society for Staying at Home? -- That seems to describe many internet skeptics and their equally s...
Posted by Brian in Skeptic vs. Proponent Discussions , 2018-09-21, 11:32 AM
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    Thread: The Past Life Story
Post: RE: The Past Life Story

darkcheese Wrote: (2018-09-08, 03:57 AM) -- Thanks for sharing Mediochre. The following comment is intended to be serious: Do you think a similar thought process / potential experience influenced Aki...
Posted by Mediochre in Personal Experiences , 2018-09-10, 01:24 AM
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    Thread: Darwin Unhinged: The Bugs in Evolution
Post: RE: Darwin Unhinged: The Bugs in Evolution

I find it interesting that there seems to be relatively little interest in actually examining and evaluating Ewert's research study. The latest (and outstanding) explanation of it (https://evolutionne...
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    Thread: Are we the few who care about alternative viewpoints?
Post: RE: Are we the few who care about alternative view...

Chris Wrote: (2018-06-24, 11:19 AM) -- Perhaps we could all do more to circulate links to the site - for example in bloggers' "rolls" and so on. In the past I've posted some links to relevant Psience...
Posted by Ninshub in Skeptic vs. Proponent Discussions , 2018-06-24, 08:43 PM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

http://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/dr-rupert-sheldrake-brings-science-to-spiritual-practices-376.4119/page-11#post-124400 Quote: -- Quote: -- What spiritual practices are best? -- Here's...
Posted by Jim_Smith in General Consciousness Science , 2018-05-25, 09:35 AM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

Laird Wrote: (2018-04-24, 02:36 PM) -- Might give it another go another time. -- It seems to have worked this time. Happy Laird. Edit: admittedly, it's hard to know whether this was a genuine effec...
Posted by Laird in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-25, 05:55 AM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

Jim_Smith Wrote: (2018-04-24, 10:29 AM) -- It is possible to increase serotonin levels in the brain by controlling your diet (http://ncu9nc.blogspot.com/p/occasionally-i-post-something-to.html#misc_d...
Posted by Laird in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-24, 02:36 PM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

It is possible to increase serotonin levels in the brain by controlling your diet (http://ncu9nc.blogspot.com/p/occasionally-i-post-something-to.html#misc_diet_mood): Quote: -- Eating carbohydrate...
Posted by Jim_Smith in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-24, 10:29 AM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind (https://betterhumans.coach.me/heal-your-gut-heal-your-mind-fbef62fd61e5) Quote: -- Cytokines are able (https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp...
Posted by Sciborg_S_Patel in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-09, 03:18 AM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: RE: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

Sciborg_S_Patel Wrote: (2018-04-02, 03:59 PM) -- The Diet That Might Cure Depression (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/03/the-diet-that-might-cure-depression/556742/) -- Interestingl...
Posted by Kamarling in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-02, 09:34 PM
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    Thread: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?
Post: The Diet That Might Cure Depression?

The Diet That Might Cure Depression (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/03/the-diet-that-might-cure-depression/556742/) Quote: -- Another physician, Daniel R. Brower of Rush Medical...
Posted by Sciborg_S_Patel in General Consciousness Science , 2018-04-02, 03:59 PM
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    Thread: Keith Augustine interview
Post: RE: Keith Augustine interview

darkcheese Wrote: (2018-04-02, 02:40 AM) -- And out of curiosity, if she were only burst suppressed for part of the procedure, as you claim is probable, how would that change the results of the NDE? ...
Posted by Kamarling in Skeptic vs. Proponent Discussions , 2018-04-02, 05:00 AM
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    Thread: Guerrilla Skeptics
Post: RE: Guerrilla Skeptics

Finally, I should add that I was at a loss as to which sub-forum I should select to post the above links. Despite the label of this one, I don't believe this is a "Skeptic vs Proponent" issue but more...
Posted by Kamarling in Skeptic vs. Proponent Discussions , 2018-03-17, 04:12 AM
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    Thread: Psience Quest Interview No. 4: Rudolf Smit and Titus Rivas
Post: RE: Written interview with Rudolf Smit and Titus R...

Typoz Wrote: (2018-02-11, 10:58 AM) -- On a personal note, as a materialist I experienced a hopelessness and despair (many years ago now, thankfully), and it was the demonstration (in my case) via ev...
Posted by Smithy in Psience Quest Interviews , 2018-02-11, 05:28 PM
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    Thread: Psience Quest Interview No. 4: Rudolf Smit and Titus Rivas
Post: RE: Written interview with Rudolf Smit and Titus R...

First, let me say 'Thank You' to all involved in this interview, both for the interesting and thoughtful questions, as well as the detailed responses. Myself, I appreciate the difficulties and the ...
Posted by Typoz in Psience Quest Interviews , 2018-02-11, 10:58 AM
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    Thread: Psience Quest Interview No. 4: Rudolf Smit and Titus Rivas
Post: RE: Written interview with Rudolf Smit and Titus R...

Enrique Vargas Wrote: (2018-02-10, 08:39 PM) -- Great interview from two of my favorite researchers, thank you so much. I wanted to comment on what Kamarling touched upon: some NDE's give you uneasy ...
Posted by Smithy in Psience Quest Interviews , 2018-02-11, 10:32 AM
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    Thread: Psience Quest Interview No. 4: Rudolf Smit and Titus Rivas
Post: RE: Written interview with Rudolf Smit and Titus R...

Kamarling Wrote: (2018-02-10, 06:52 PM) -- I'm interested to know if and when researchers such as yourselves feel a little skeptical, at least about some cases rather than others. I imagine that, aft...
Posted by Smithy in Psience Quest Interviews , 2018-02-11, 10:21 AM
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    Thread: Psience Quest Interview No. 4: Rudolf Smit and Titus Rivas
Post: RE: Written interview with Rudolf Smit and Titus R...

Laird Wrote: (2018-02-10, 02:44 PM) -- To Smithy: Titus has been queried regarding his perspective on the mind-body question, and has explained that even though he thinks idealism is tenable, he neve...
Posted by Smithy in Psience Quest Interviews , 2018-02-11, 09:43 AM
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