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Jan23-09, 07:17 AM   #1
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Is telepathy possible?


Is telepathy possible?
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Jan23-09, 07:26 AM   #2
 
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Hi JOL. No, there is absolutely no biological mechanism by which that would be possible.
Jan23-09, 07:29 AM   #3
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But I read an article saying that if the two persons of communication are in absolute concentration it can be done.
Jan23-09, 07:36 AM   #4
 
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Is telepathy possible?


Where did you read that article, you should always judge the reliability of a source. You should also take into account the conditions under which the experiment was conducted. Under certain conditions you can program someone subconsciously to get a certain answer.
Jan23-09, 07:57 AM   #5
 
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Try this: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=VNcYdlyE6mg
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Is telepathy possible?
Yes in an Hollywood movie
Jan23-09, 12:19 PM   #7
 
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But I read an article saying that if the two persons of communication are in absolute concentration it can be done.
What article? Cite your source- that's the #1 rule in science.
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