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What...Alleged Reincarnation...can Teach us about Myths of Scientific Practice


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Sci, 2021-03-07, 07:05 PM

What Research on Alleged Reincarnation Cases can Teach us about Myths of Scientific Practice

Andreas Sommer

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Together with Stevenson’s records, well-documented cases published by these and other au

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Francis Bacon and the Occult World of the Scientific Revolution


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Sci, 2021-03-07, 06:55 PM




Quote:Carl Sagan & others have quoted Francis Bacon, a key figure of the Scientific Revolution, as a critic of magic. But are such portrayals historically legit?



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The Mystery of Why Some People Become Sudden Geniuses


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Sci, 2021-03-07, 06:19 PM

The Mystery of Why Some People Become Sudden Geniuses

Zaria Gorvett


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There’s mounting evidence that brain damage has the power to unlock extraordinary creative talents. What can thi

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Imaginary Numbers May Be Essential for Describing Reality


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Sci, 2021-03-05, 05:30 AM

Imaginary Numbers May Be Essential for Describing Reality

Charlie Wood

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In quantum mechanics, the behavior of a particle or group of particles is encap

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Cuttlefish Show Impressive Ability to Exert Self Control


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Sci, 2021-03-05, 01:40 AM

Cuttlefish Show Impressive Ability to Exert Self Control

Theresa Machemer



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"Self-control is thought to be the cornerst

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AI is wrestling with a replication crisis


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Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:51 PM

AI is wrestling with a replication crisis

Will Douglas Heaven

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Last month Nature published a [url=https://www.nature.com/articles/

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Some Unfair Practices Towards Claims of the Paranormal


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Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:48 PM

Some Unfair Practices Towards Claims of the Paranormal: Discrediting “Extraordinary” Claims

by Marcello Truzzi



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Today, I think the balance has shifte

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Expanding Mind - The Practice of Skepticism


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Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:40 PM

Expanding Mind - The Practice of Skepticism

Erik Davis & Dustin Atlas


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A conversation with philosopher and religious studies professor Dustin Atlas about ancient skepticism, Madhyamaka Bu

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Some podcasts with Callum E Cooper


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Smaw, 2021-03-03, 06:49 AM

So, just looking through the psi encyclopedia yesterday I came across this one researcher, Callum E Cooper. I've seen him posted on here few and far between a couple times and after finding and listening to some podcasts with him, he is an absolutely amazing guy. Good researcher, incredibly skeptica

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Smith and Divine Eternity


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Sci, 2021-03-02, 06:35 PM

Smith and Divine Eternity

Edward Feser


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...his work in the philosophy of time, in which his deep knowledge of and interest in metaphysics, physics, and philosophy of religion converged.  All three are

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