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Originally Posted by Ian Skeptics are constantly insinuating that the failure of anyone to win the challenge gives a good prima facie reason to suppose that no paranormal phenomena exists. |
I agree. It is a good
prima facie reason. It's just not anything like proof.
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Originally Posted by Larry It claims to be "research" that is "utilizing 'the scientific method'." |
I'd say "research" is a slight exaggeration, but it is not a scientific study.
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That's not where the problem lies! The problem is that a lot of skeptics have the attitude that unless somebody wins the challenge, all scientific evidence of psi is useless! What kind of reasoning is that? Why should one publicity-seeking challenge be more important than over 60 years of scientific research by hundreds of scientists?
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Well, that's a bad attitude. My attitude is more like the paranormal mongers should shut the hell up and take the challenge.
~~ Paul